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GrantedEnergyDecided 19 March 2025

Boscabell Garranmore Newark, Fussough and Dually, County Tipperary

A 10-year planning permission for a major solar PV farm on a 129-hectare site in County Tipperary.

2460156 · Tipperary County Council · Lodged 4 March 2024

Reference
2460156
Authority
Tipperary County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
4 March 2024

Summary

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The development consists of ground-mounted solar panels, 16 transformer units, underground cabling, security fencing, and 6 site entrances. The application has an operational lifespan of 40 years and is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement.

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Development description

  • A 10 year planning permission for development consisting of the construction of a solar pv development on a c129 ha site consisting of: - the erection of solar panels on ground-mounted galvanised steel frames, string inverters attached to selected ground-mounted galvanised steel frames, 16 no. Transformer units, underground cabling, security fencing, cctv system with pole mounted cameras and landscaping
  • 6 no. Site entrances with access gates utilizing existing farm field entrances which will be upgraded and internal accesses; - the installation of underground cables, including cables under public roads
  • 2 no. Temporary construction compounds; and all associated ancillary development works. The operational lifespan of the solar pv development will be 40 years. A natura impact statement will accompany the planning application

Key dates

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  1. Application received4 March 2024
  2. Further information requested26 April 2024
  3. Further information received16 January 2025
  4. Decision due20 March 2025
  5. Decision issued19 March 2025
  6. Appeal submitted11 April 2025
  7. Appeal decided5 September 2025
  8. Permission expiry4 September 2035

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