Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedEnergyDecided 5 October 2022

Barnanalleen, Moanmore and, Seskin

Development of a large-scale solar farm on a 92-hectare site in Tipperary.

2260420 · Tipperary County Council · Lodged 16 August 2022

Reference
2260420
Authority
Tipperary County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
16 August 2022
Residential units
1
Floor area
870 m²

Summary

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Permission is sought for a solar PV development on a 92-hectare site with an operational lifespan of 35 years. The project includes ground-mounted solar panels, 198 string inverters, 8 transformer units, a switching substation, and security fencing.

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Development description

  • A solar pv development on a 92 ha site consisting of: - the erection of solar panels on ground-mounted galvanised steel frames, 198 no. String inverters attached to selected ground-mounted galvanised steel frames, 8 no. Transformer units, underground cabling, security fencing, cctv system with pole mounted cameras and landscaping
  • 3 no. Site entrances with access gates utilizing existing farm field entrances which will be upgraded and internal accesses
  • 1 no. On-site ipp switching substation and associated works abutting the existing cauteen 110kv substation; - a temporary construction compound; and - all associated ancillary development works; at barnanalleen, moanmore and seskin, county tipperary. The development can operate as an independent solar pv development and in conjunction with the solar pv developments permitted under planning permission references 17/600456 and 21/1109. The operational lifespan of the solar pv development will be 35 years. A natura impact statement will accompany the planning application

Key dates

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  1. Application received16 August 2022
  2. Decision due10 October 2022
  3. Decision issued5 October 2022
  4. Grant issued8 November 2022
  5. Permission expiry7 November 2027

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