Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedEnergyDecided 29 September 2022

BROUGHAL AND DRINAGH, CO OFFALY

A 10-year permission for a 25MW solar farm with approximately 55,000 solar panels.

21622 · Offaly County Council · Lodged 6 October 2021

Reference
21622
Authority
Offaly County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
6 October 2021

Summary

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The application seeks a 10-year permission for a solar PV development across approximately 31.1 hectares. It includes 55,000 solar panels, 10 power hubs, a communications building, a sub-station, and security infrastructure, accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement.

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Official record

Development description

A 10 year permission for the construction of a solar pv development with a maximum export capacity (mec) of up to 25mw comprising of ca. 55,000 no. Photovoltaic panels laid out in arrays, along with ancillary development including: 10 no. Power hubs (ca. 15.25m2 x 2.4m) which incorporate an inverter and a transformer, 1 no. Single storey communications building (11.1m2 x 2.5m), 1 no. Single storey client side sub-station building (15.25m2 x 2.9m), 1 no. Single storey equipment storage building (7.5m2 x 2.7m), 7 no. Cctv cameras mounted on 4m high poles, perimeter security fencing, landscaping, a new site entrance and all ancillary works. The total development area wil be ca. 31.1ha. An natura impact statement (nis) will accompany the planning application

Key dates

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  1. Application received6 October 2021
  2. Further information requested30 November 2021
  3. Further information received25 July 2022
  4. Decision due29 September 2022
  5. Decision issued29 September 2022
  6. Grant issued10 November 2022
  7. Permission expiry9 November 2032

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