Townland of Clara, near Clara, Co. Offaly
Development of a 14MW solar farm with approximately 38,000 panels near Clara.
2460338 · Offaly County Council · Lodged 3 September 2024
- Reference
- 2460338
- Authority
- Offaly County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 3 September 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves a 10-year permission for a 14MW solar photovoltaic farm on a 29.75-hectare site. It will feature around 38,000 ground-mounted panels, a 38kV substation, three transformer units, and associated infrastructure.
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Official record
Development description
- The development and operation of a c. 14mw solar photovoltaic (pv) farm at this 29.75ha site located off curragh road (l20171) in the townland of clara, near clara, co. Offaly. 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 off curragh 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 received3 September 2024
- Further information requested25 October 2024
- Further information received22 November 2024
- Decision due25 January 2025
- Decision issued27 January 2025
- Grant issued3 March 2025
- Permission expiry2 March 2035
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