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171001

CONDITIONAL

Clare - Clare County Council

Proposed Development

for a ten year Permission to develop a solar farm on a site located in the townlands of Lissan West and Ballaghafaddy West, Clarecastle. Co. Clare. The proposed solar farm will comprise the construction and operation of solar PV arrays mounted on metal frames on a 33.i Ha site, inclusive of a single electrical control building, onsite substation, up to 8 No. inverter units, up to 1 No. temporary construction areas with ancillary facilities, boundary fencing with CCTV units, use of existing access, an access track and all associated works ( inclusive of gross floor space of proposed works up to 207.6 sqm ). The planning application is accompanied by an environmental report and Stage 1 Screening for Appropriate Assessment

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    22 Dec 2017

  2. Further information requested

    22 Feb 2018

  3. Further information received

    11 Apr 2018

  4. Decision due

    16 May 2018

  5. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    16 May 2018

  6. Appeal submitted

    7 Jun 2018

  7. Grant issued

    6 Feb 2019

  8. Appeal decided: MODIFIED

    6 Feb 2019

Application Details

Location
Lissan West , Ballaghafaddy West , Clarecastle
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Clare County Council

Timeline

Registration Date
22 December 2017
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
16 May 2018
Grant Date
6 February 2019
Permission Expires
5 February 2024

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
301778-18
Decision
MODIFIED
Submitted
7 June 2018
Decided
6 February 2019

Location

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