Lands within the townland of Johnstown North, Co. Wicklow
Amendments to an approved solar farm design in Johnstown North.
2360185 · Wicklow County Council · Lodged 27 July 2023
- Reference
- 2360185
- Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 27 July 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe changes include altering the substation size and location, adding two temporary construction compounds, and adjusting the layout of modules, poles, and transformer stations. The operational lifetime of the solar farm is also proposed to increase from 25 to 35 years.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
To amend the design of the approved development (planning reference: 17/1497) which comprises a solar pv energy development. Proposed amendments include (1) change in location and size of substation, (2) two additional temporary construction compounds will be located at the site entrances, (3) the number of modules will decrease, (4) the number of pile driven poles will decrease, (5) the size and number of transformer stations will increase, (6) the total fencing area will increase (7) the total amount of fencing posts will increase, (8) up to 21 cctv cameras will be installed (9) access tracks will be optimised and increased in width and length, and (10) increase in operational lifetime from 25 years to 35years
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Brothers, Ballinaskea, Arklow | Nov 2025 | €355,000 | 382 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received27 July 2023
- Further information requested19 September 2023
- Further information received25 March 2024
- Decision due21 April 2024
- Decision issued16 April 2024
- Appeal submitted10 May 2024
- Appeal decided28 February 2025
- Permission expiry27 February 2030
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