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18/5760

CONDITIONAL

Cork - Cork County Council

Proposed Development

A solar farm consisting of circa 75,000 m2 of solar panels on ground mounted frames, 1 no. single storey substation, 6 no. single storey electrical inverter/transformer stations, battery storage module and associated equipment container, security fencing, satellite pole, CCTV, and all associated ancillary development works. Construction access will be via the existing entrance from the L-2216 to the north with operational access from the local country road to the east.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    5 Jul 2018

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    12 Mar 2019

  3. Decision due

    14 Mar 2019

Application Details

Location
Kilnaglory Co. Cork
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Cork County Council

Timeline

Registration Date
5 July 2018
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
12 March 2019

Location

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