Newdown, The Downs, Mullingar
Extension of duration for a 5MW solar farm with 20,000 panels in Mullingar.
22299 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 2 June 2022
- Reference
- 22299
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- EXTENSION OF DURATION
- Received
- 2 June 2022
Summary
AI-generatedAn extension of duration is sought for a previously approved 5MW solar farm on a 9.3-hectare site. The development includes approximately 20,000 ground-mounted photovoltaic panels, five single-storey inverter stations, security fencing, and access roads.
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Official record
Development description
Extension of duration of 16/6184 5mw solar farm comprising of approximately 20,000 photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames within total site area of 9.3 hectares, 5 no. Single storey inverter/transformer stations, security fencing, cctv, access road from existing car park area and all associated ancillary development works.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received2 June 2022
- Further information requested26 July 2022
- Decision issued12 October 2022
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