GrantedEnergyDecided 20 June 2023

CLONBEALE BEG GLEBE RATHURE NORTH (PARCEL 1) AND PARKMORE (PARCEL 2), CO. OFFALY

Develop a large-scale solar farm across two separate land parcels in County Offaly.

22368 · Offaly County Council · Lodged 22 July 2022

Reference: 22368
Authority: Offaly County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 22 July 2022

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The application seeks a 10-year permission for a solar PV development across two detached parcels of land covering approximately 69 hectares. The project includes 24 power hubs, substations, communications and storage buildings, security fencing, and CCTV.

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Development description

A 10 year permission. The development will consist of solar pv development on two separate and detached parcels of land, parcel 1 is located in the townland of clonbeale beg glebe, rathure north, while parcel 2 is located in the townland of parkmore. Both separate parcels will be connected to an existing permitted solar development under planning application ref: pl20/476 by underground cables (will be subject to a separate strategic infrastructure development consent application). Each detached parcel containing pv panels will be laid out in arrays over a total development area of ca. 69ha, along with ancillary development including: 24 no. Power hubs (ca. 15.25m2 x 2.4m) which incorporate an inverter and a transformer, 2 no. Single storey communications building (11.1m2 x 2.5m), 2 no. Single storey client side sub-station building (15.25m2 x 2.9m), 2 no. Single storey equipment storage building (7.5m2 x 2.7m), 1 no. Single storey grp kiosk (3m2 x 4m), 12 no. Cctv cameras mounted on 4m high poles, perimeter security fencing and all ancillary works. A natura impact statement (nis) will accompany the planning application

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Application received22 July 2022
Further information requested15 September 2022
Further information received24 May 2023
Decision due20 June 2023
Decision issued20 June 2023
Grant issued25 July 2023
Permission expiry24 July 2033

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