Nonsuch, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath
A solar farm on a 15.6-hectare site in Castlepollard.
176361 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 19 December 2017
- Reference
- 176361
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 19 December 2017
Summary
AI-generatedA 10-year permission is sought to construct a solar farm on a site of approximately 15.6 hectares. The development will feature ground-mounted photovoltaic panels, an ESB substation, inverter stations, perimeter fencing, CCTV, and access tracks.
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Official record
Development description
10 years (to construct development) for a solar farm comprising: the installation of photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames in rows on a site of c. 15.6 hectares, a single storey esb mv substation, 1 no. Single storey storage container, 7 no. Single storey inverter stations, ducting and underground electrical cabling, perimeter fencing, 4 no. Mounted cctv cameras, temporary construction access track from the r395, internal access tracks, and all associated site development and landscaping works
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received19 December 2017
- Further information requested21 February 2018
- Further information received18 April 2018
- Decision due15 May 2018
- Decision issued9 May 2018
- Grant issued15 June 2018
- Permission expiry14 June 2023
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