Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedEnergyDecided 4 September 2023

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

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Permission 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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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

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  1. Application received13 July 2023
  2. Decision due6 September 2023
  3. Decision issued4 September 2023
  4. Grant issued13 October 2023
  5. Permission expiry12 October 2028

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