Ballymoney, Near Arklow, Co. Wicklow
A 10-year permission for a solar farm on a 19-hectare site near Arklow.
19627 · Wicklow County Council · Lodged 10 June 2019
- Reference
- 19627
- Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 10 June 2019
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks a 10-year permission for a solar farm on an approximate 19-hectare site. The development will feature ground-mounted solar panels covering up to 9.8 hectares, an on-site substation, three inverter/transformer stations, security fencing, and CCTV.
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Official record
Development description
Solar farm within a site area of approx. 19 ha consisting of solar photovoltaic panels covering an area of up to 9.8 ha on ground mounted steel frames, 1 no on site substation, 3 no inverter / transformer stations, underground cables and ducts, boundary security fence, new internal tracks, cctv cameras and all associated site services. Permission is sought for a period of 10 years
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received10 June 2019
- Decision due4 August 2019
- Decision issued1 August 2019
- Appeal submitted28 August 2019
- Appeal decided12 August 2020
- Permission expiry11 August 2025
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