Shelton Abbey Open Prison, Arklow, Co. Wicklow
Installation of a ground-mounted solar panel array at Shelton Abbey Open Prison.
2360383 · Wicklow County Council · Lodged 27 October 2023
- Reference
- 2360383
- Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 27 October 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves installing a ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panel array covering approximately 3,492 square metres. The array will be located on an agricultural plot within the existing prison complex.
- Floor area
- 3,492 m²
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Official record
Development description
The installation of circa. 3,492sq. M array of solar photovoltaic (pv) panels on ground mounted frames on an agricultural plot within the existing shelton abbey open prison complex, together with ducting, underground electrical cabling, and all associated site works
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- Application received27 October 2023
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