Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedEnergyDecided 21 November 2023

THE TOWNLANDS OF LURGAN, MOATE, CO. OFFALY

A 10-year permission to construct a 21.6-hectare solar farm near Moate.

235 · Offaly County Council · Lodged 13 January 2023

Reference
235
Authority
Offaly County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
13 January 2023

Summary

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The development consists of a solar PV array mounted on metal frames across 21.6 hectares, to operate for 40 years. It includes 14 inverter stations, security fencing, CCTV, and internal tracks, with access and substation works located in County Westmeath.

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Development description

A period of 10 years to construct and complete a solar pv development. The development covers a total site area of 21.6 hectares and will include pv panels mounted on metal frames, new internal access tracks, underground cabling, perimeter fencing with cctv cameras, 14 no. Inverter stations, and all ancillary grid infrastructure and associated works. The solar farm would be operational for 40 years. The associated access, temporary construction compound and client substation is located at culleenagower, moate, county westmeath and is subject to a concurrent application submitted to westmeath county council. A natura impact statement (nis) has been submitted with this planning application

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  1. Application received13 January 2023
  2. Further information requested9 March 2023
  3. Further information received11 September 2023
  4. Decision due23 November 2023
  5. Decision issued21 November 2023
  6. Grant issued8 January 2024
  7. Permission expiry7 January 2034

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