Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedEnergyDecided 12 June 2025

Townland of Ballymoney, Arklow, Co. Wicklow

Amendments to an approved 19-hectare solar farm design, including track relocation and a new gate.

2560313 · Wicklow County Council · Lodged 24 April 2025

Reference
2560313
Authority
Wicklow County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
24 April 2025

Summary

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The application seeks to amend the design of an approved 19-hectare solar farm. The proposed changes include the relocation of part of the internal access track and the addition of a gate along the track.

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Amend the design of the approved development (planning reference: 19/627 and abp-305289-19) which comprises consent for a solar farm within a site area of 19 hectares consisting of solar photovoltaic panels covering an area of up to 9.8ha 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 within the townland of ballymoney, near arklow, co. Wicklow. Planning permission was sought for a period of 10 years. Proposed amendments include (1) relocation of part of the internal access track, and (2) a gate will be added along the access track

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  1. Application received24 April 2025
  2. Decision due18 June 2025
  3. Decision issued12 June 2025
  4. Grant issued15 July 2025
  5. Permission expiry14 July 2030

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