Shelton Abbey Open Prison, Arklow, Co. Wicklow
Installation of a solar panel array on the grounds of Shelton Abbey Open Prison.
2360416 · Wicklow County Council · Lodged 16 November 2023
- Reference
- 2360416
- Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 16 November 2023
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 1 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of a ground-mounted solar photovoltaic panel array covering approximately 3,492 square metres. The works will take place on an agricultural plot within the prison complex, which is located within the curtilage of a protected structure.
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
The installation of circa. 3,492sq. M array of solar photovoltaic (pv) panels on ground mounted frames on an agricultural plot within the existing complex, together with ducting, underground electrical cabling, and all associated site works the proposed development is within the curtilage of a protected structure (rps no. 40-05) listed under the current wicklow county development plan 2022-2028.
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- Application received16 November 2023
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