Milltown North & Cronroe, Rathnew, Co. Wicklow
A 27-hectare solar farm development with an on-site substation near Rathnew.
17601 · Wicklow County Council · Lodged 25 May 2017
- Reference
- 17601
- Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 25 May 2017
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for a 10-year period to construct a solar farm covering approximately 27 hectares. The project will feature ground-mounted solar panels, an on-site substation, six inverter/transformer stations, security fencing, and CCTV.
- Floor area
- 182,120 m²
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Official record
Development description
Solar farm within a site area of approximately 27 hectares consisting of solar photovoltaic panels covering an area up to 182,120 sqm on ground mounted steel frames, 1 no on site substation, 6 no inverter / transformer stations, underground cables and ducts, boundary security fence, new internal tracks, cctv cameras and all associated site services and works. The permission is sought for a period of 10 years
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received25 May 2017
- Decision due19 July 2017
- Decision issued18 July 2017
- Appeal submitted9 August 2017
- Appeal decided9 February 2018
- Permission expiry8 February 2023
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