Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedEnergyDecided 10 September 2024

Toor Commons Ballysallagh (Fox) Ballyhug Ballysallagh (Tuite) Ballyhoreen Kill, Balroe Cartron Grange Kildallan North Kildallan Parcellstown Slane More and Walshestown South, Co. Westmeath.

A 10-year permission for a solar farm on a 140-hectare site with an operational life of 40 years.

2460050 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 23 February 2024

Reference
2460050
Authority
Westmeath County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
23 February 2024

Summary

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The development consists of a solar farm spanning 140 hectares, featuring 781,578 sqm of ground-mounted solar panels. The project includes 17 electrical skid locations, internal access tracks, underground cabling along public roads, and new access points.

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Development description

Development which will consist/consists of: a 10-year permission for the development of a solar farm on a site of 140 hectares consisting of the following: 781,578sqm of solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted steel frames; 17 hardstanding locations for the installation of electrical skids; new internal access tracks; underground power and communications cables and ducts, including along the l-5802, r-393, l-5913, l-1811 and the l-5808 public roads; a new access point and an upgrade to an existing access point along the r-393 public road and a new access point along the l-5808 public road; landscaping and biodiversity enhancement measures; boundary fencing; and all associated ancillary development, site works and services. The solar farm will be operational for 40 years

Key dates

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  1. Application received23 February 2024
  2. Further information requested18 April 2024
  3. Further information received17 July 2024
  4. Decision due10 September 2024
  5. Decision issued10 September 2024
  6. Appeal submitted7 October 2024
  7. Appeal decided31 March 2025
  8. Permission expiry30 March 2030

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