Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedEnergyDecided 5 October 2023

Within the Townland of Culleenagower, Moate, County Westmeath

Construction of a solar farm development spanning the Westmeath and Offaly county borders.

2260041 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 20 December 2022

Reference
2260041
Authority
Westmeath County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
20 December 2022

Summary

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Permission is sought for a 10-year period to construct a solar PV development with an operational lifespan of 40 years. The Westmeath portion covers 1.8 hectares for access and a substation, while the remaining 21.6 hectares of solar panels lie in County Offaly.

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Development description

Development consisting of permission for a period of 10 years to construct and complete a solar pv development with new access tracks, temporary construction compound and client substation and all ancillary grid infrastructure and associated works. The solar farm would be operational for 40 years. The proposed site area transverses the westmeath county and offaly county administrative boundaries resulting in a breakdown of areas as follows: 1.8 hectares of the total site area including the access track, temporary construction compound and client substation, is located in culleenagower, moate, co. Westmeath and the remaining 21.6 hectares for the associated solar farm is located at lurgan, moate, county offaly and is subject to a concurrent application submitted to offaly county council. A natura impact statement has been submitted with this planning application

Key dates

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  1. Application received20 December 2022
  2. Further information requested22 February 2023
  3. Further information received5 April 2023
  4. Decision due10 October 2023
  5. Decision issued5 October 2023
  6. Grant issued13 November 2024
  7. Appeal submitted31 October 2023
  8. Appeal decided13 November 2024
  9. Permission expiry12 November 2029

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