Gartlandstown, Crookedwood, Co. Westmeath
A ten-year permission is sought for a solar energy farm across 87 hectares.
2360178 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 16 June 2023
- Reference
- 2360178
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 16 June 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposed solar energy development will feature photovoltaic panels on steel frames, electrical inverters, power stations, and a containerised battery energy storage facility. The project includes upgrading site entrances, access tracks, security fencing, and has an operational lifetime of 35 years.
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Official record
Development description
A ten-year planning permission for a solar energy development with a total site area of 87 hectares comprising (i) photovoltaic solar panels on steel mounting frames; (ii) electrical inverters; (iii) electrical power stations; (iv) underground electrical and communications cabling; (v) containerised battery energy storage facility; (vi) the upgrade of 1 no. Existing site entrance and development of 1 no. New site entrance; (vii) on-site access tracks; (viii) a temporary construction compound; (ix) security fencing and security gates; (x) pole-mounted security cameras; and (xi) all associated and ancillary site development, landscaping and reinstatement works. The operational lifetime of the proposed development is 35-years. This planning application is accompanied by an environmental impact assessment screening report and an appropriate assessment screening report
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received16 June 2023
- Decision due10 August 2023
- Decision issued9 August 2023
- Appeal submitted5 September 2023
- Appeal decided2 July 2024
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