Townlands of Threecastles Crosscoolharbour Santryhill Newpaddocks Oldpaddocks and Edmonstown, Blessington, County Wicklow
A 10-year permission for a 28-hectare solar farm and grid connection near Blessington.
2460257 · Wicklow County Council · Lodged 8 May 2024
- Reference
- 2460257
- Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 8 May 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks a 10-year permission to construct a solar PV energy development across 28 hectares in several townlands near Blessington. The project includes PV panels on metal frames, transformer stations, access tracks, fencing, and a 20 kV underground cable connecting to the Blessington substation. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared.
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Official record
Development description
Permission for a period of 10 years to construct and complete a solar pv energy development and grid route, with a total site area of 28 hectares comprising of the construction of pv panels mounted on metal frames, transformer stations, new access tracks, perimeter fencing with cctv cameras and access gates, temporary construction compounds, 20 kv underground cabling connecting the solar farm to the existing blessington 38kv esb substation, and all ancillary grid infrastructure and associated works. The solar farm would be operational for 35 years. A natura impact statement has been prepared in respect of the application for planning permission
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received8 May 2024
- Further information requested24 June 2024
- Further information received31 July 2024
- Decision due24 September 2024
- Decision issued23 September 2024
- Grant issued30 October 2024
- Permission expiry29 October 2029
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