Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedEnergyDecided 7 October 2024

Keiloge, Ballygarron Upper, Co. Waterford

Modifications to a permitted solar farm, including redesigning the on-site substation.

2460467 · Waterford City and County Council · Lodged 14 August 2024

Reference
2460467
Authority
Waterford City and County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
14 August 2024

Summary

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The application seeks modifications to a previously permitted solar farm. Changes include amending the design and layout of the 20kV substation to meet modern ESB standards, combining two switch rooms into one 55.19 sq.m switch room, and minor site works.

Energysolarsubstationinfrastructure
Floor area
55 m²

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Development description

Modifications to the permitted solar farm (pl. Ref. 17/113, abp ref. Pl93.248487). The modifications are within the boundary of the permitted development and will comprise of:the amendment of the design and layout of the permitted on-site 20kv substation to adhere to modern esb standards; amendments include exclusion of the permitted 2 no. Switch rooms and the development of 1 no. Combined switch room (55.19 sq. M) and other minor amendments; the proposed development includes all associated site works and ancillary infrastructure

Land-use zoning

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TUTU
Provide for transport and utilities infrastructure.

National zoning type: Other networks and basic infrastructure/utilities uses

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Key dates

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  1. Application received14 August 2024
  2. Decision due8 October 2024
  3. Decision issued7 October 2024
  4. Grant issued21 November 2024
  5. Permission expiry20 November 2029

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