Ballyboughlin, Clara, Co. Offaly
A 10-year permission for a solar farm with approximately 38,000 ground-mounted panels near Clara.
2460308 · Offaly County Council · Lodged 12 August 2024
- Reference
- 2460308
- Authority
- Offaly County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 12 August 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposed development consists of a solar farm with an operational lifetime of 35 years. It will feature approximately 38,000 ground-mounted panels, a 38kV substation, three transformer units, and associated infrastructure, accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement.
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Official record
Development description
- The application seeks a 10-year permission with an operational lifetime of 35 years. The development will consist of
- Approximately 38,000 panels on ground mounted metal frames, with a maximum height above ground of 3.17 metres, including string inverters mounted to the rear of the panels
- 1 no. 38kv substation including 1 no. Mv switch room, ipp control room, 1 no. Esb switch room, and associated electrical infrastructure
- 3 no. Transformer units
- Underground cabling and ducting
- 1 no. Temporary construction compound and ancillary facilities for the duration of the construction phase of the project
- Perimeter fencing
- Cctv
- Site access provided from existing site access of curagh road (l20171), internal tracks, site landscaping and all associated site enabling and site development works. This planning application is accompanied by a natura impact statement (nis)
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received12 August 2024
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