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171538

REFUSED

Galway - Galway County Council

Proposed Development

for a 20 megawatt solar Photovoltaic farm comprising photovoltaic panels on ground Mounted frames, 4 no. single storey inverter/transformer substations, 1 no. Single storey substation and transformer, 40 no. single storey 1 megawatt battery storage containers (in battery storage area), Internal tracks, closure of existing and provision of new operational access on to R348, fencing, CCTV/lighting and all associated ancillary development and landscaping (including berms) works. Temporary construction access from the Existing farm access road on the R348. Gross floor space of proposed works 220sqm.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    24 Oct 2017

  2. Decision due

    13 Jun 2018

  3. Decision: REFUSED

    13 Jun 2018

  4. Appeal submitted

    10 Jul 2018

  5. Appeal decided: REFUSED

    18 Feb 2019

Application Details

Location
Toberoe Caraunduff Caherbriskaun & Rathmorrissy ,
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway County Council
Site Area
45.36 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
24 October 2017
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
REFUSED
Decision Date
13 June 2018

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
ABP-302034-18
Decision
REFUSED
Submitted
10 July 2018
Decided
18 February 2019

Location

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