Nonsuch, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath
Revisions to a permitted substation at a solar farm in Castlepollard, including an increased footprint and a pitched roof.
2360223 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 13 July 2023
- Reference
- 2360223
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 13 July 2023
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for revisions to a permitted single-storey medium voltage substation at a solar farm. The changes include a revised 20kV substation with an increased footprint, a pitched roof instead of a flat roof, and minor track revisions for emergency access.
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Official record
Development description
Development which will consist of revisions to a permitted single storey medium voltage substation as previously permitted as part of a solar farm permission by westmeath county council under planning reference no. 17/6361 to provide a revised 20kv substation which will have an increased footprint and floor area and a pitched roof in lieu of the previously permitted flat roof. Permission is also sought for minor track revision adjacent to the substation to accommodate emergency fire tender access
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received13 July 2023
- Decision due6 September 2023
- Decision issued4 September 2023
- Grant issued13 October 2023
- Permission expiry12 October 2028
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