Rathleg, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon
A 10-year permission for a solar farm with ground-mounted panels and associated infrastructure.
17295 · Roscommon County Council · Lodged 30 June 2017
- Reference
- 17295
- Authority
- Roscommon County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 30 June 2017
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks a 10-year planning permission for a solar farm with an export capacity of approximately 4.2 MVA. The development will comprise ground-mounted photovoltaic panels, an ESB terminal station, a switchgear enclosure, four inverter stations, and perimeter fencing.
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Official record
Development description
Development at a site within the townland of rathleg, castlerea, co. Roscommon. The application is for a 10 year planning permission. The development will consist of a solar farm with an export capacity of approximately 4.2 mva comprising photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames, an enclosed single storey esb terminal station, a single storey switchgear enclosure with storage contained, 4 no. Single storey inverter stations, ducting & underground electrical cabling, perimeter fencing mounted cctv cameras, provision of new access to public road as well as internal access track, and all associated site development and landscaping works.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received30 June 2017
- Decision due24 August 2017
- Decision issued24 August 2017
- Grant issued29 September 2017
- Permission expiry28 September 2027
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