Killadangan Ballymacmague Sth Ballymacmague Nth Ballylemon Lwr Knockacullen, Ballylemon Killeeshal Ballynamintra Upr Cappagh Kilcannon (Osbourne), Kilcannon (Hely) Ballynahemery Rockfield Bawnnavinnoge Kilcoher
Laying of 10km of underground grid connection cables along the N72 to connect a solar farm.
21735 · Waterford City and County Council · Lodged 29 July 2021
- Reference
- 21735
- Authority
- Waterford City and County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 29 July 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks permission to develop approximately 10km of grid connection infrastructure on the public road (N72). The project will connect the approved Drumroe East Solar Farm to the Dungarvan 100kV ESB Substation using 38kV underground cables and horizontal directional drilling.
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Official record
Development description
Development of circa 10km of grid connection infrastructure on the public road (n72) to connect the approved drumroe east solar farm (planning reference 16/126) to the dungarvan 100kv esb substation, comprising the laying of 38kv underground electricity cables and associated infrastructure, and horizontal directional drilling. A natura impact statement has been prepared in respect of the application
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received29 July 2021
- Decision due22 September 2021
- Decision issued21 September 2021
- Appeal submitted14 October 2021
- Appeal decided9 January 2023
- Permission expiry8 January 2028
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