191315
CONDITIONALGalway - Galway County Council
Proposed Development
for a 10-year permission for development at Cloonascragh, Tuam. The development will consist of the construction and operation of solar PV panels mounted on metal frames on a site extending to approximately 43ha and associated ancillary development including an electrical substation compound, control building (70 m2), up to 9 no. inverter units, underground cable ducts, hardstanding area, boundary security fence, site entrance, access track, landscaping, CCTV and all associated enabling works. The planning application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement. Gross floor space of proposed works: 92 sqm
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Application received
23 Aug 2019
Further information requested
16 Oct 2019
Further information received
23 Dec 2019
Decision: CONDITIONAL
27 Jan 2020
Decision due
28 Jan 2020
Appeal submitted
19 Feb 2020
Grant issued
4 Aug 2020
Appeal decided: CONDITIONAL
4 Aug 2020
Application Details
- Location
- Cloonascragh ,
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- PERMISSION
- Planning Authority
- Galway County Council
- Site Area
- 42.6 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 23 August 2019
- Status
- APPLICATION FINALISED
- Decision
- CONDITIONAL
- Decision Date
- 27 January 2020
- Grant Date
- 4 August 2020
- Permission Expires
- 3 August 2025
An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal
- Appeal Reference
- ABP-306685-20
- Decision
- CONDITIONAL
- Submitted
- 19 February 2020
- Decided
- 4 August 2020
Location
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for an amendment planning application to the previously granted permission under planning reference 19/1315 (ABP-306685-20). The proposed amendments to the previously consented planning application will comprise the following: Reconfiguration and reduction in the overall length of internal access roads, reduction and relocation in the number of transformer stations, reduction and reconfiguration in the number of solar PV modules to optimise layout, provision of a spare parts container, amendments to the consented 38kV on-site substation control building & compound, relocation of consented site access by circa 440 metres at the southern portion of the site, amendments to the consented grid connection for the completion and installation of 180 metres of 38kV underground electricity cables, and ducts through ESB land to the Cloon 110kV substation
Cloonascragh , Tuam , Co. Galway
quarrying operations including the extraction of minerals (sand and gravel) over an area of 6.5ha to a final depth of 34m aod, mineral processing activities, the loading of materials, the transportation of materials from the quarry and all related ancillary works related to the same; the recovery of inert waste arising from construction and demolition (c and d) activity via the importation of inert material and the operation of an inert waste recycling facility; and the recovery of natural materials of clay, silt, sand, gravel or stone and which comes within the meaning of inert waste (resultant from the recycling and mineral processing proposed on-site) for the purposes of achieving a beneficial restoration for the site to agriculture. Planning permission is sought for a period of up to 10 years. The planning application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS). Area of site to which the application relates to 6.500 hectares
Cloonascragh ,
for the development consisting of a wind energy development comprising of one electricity generating wind turbine, with an overall blade tip height of up to 168m, construction of c. 150m of permanent access track, 110m of temporary access track, road widening works along the existing local access road from the R327 to the proposed site access track, a crane hardstand, a 20kV substation, site electrical & fibre optic cabling & ancillary site works. The maximum output capacity of the wind farm will be c.4.8MW. This application is seeking a 10 year permission & a 35 year operational life from the date of commissioning of the wind farm. The planning application is accompanied by Natura Impact Statement (NIS)
Cloonascragh , Tuam , Co. Galway
to carry out the following: 1. Construct an extension to the existing dwelling house. 2. Retain the existing dog kennel enclosure to the rear of the dwelling house and all ancillary site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 23.5 sqm. Gross floor space of work to be retained: 18 sqm
Cloonascaragh ,
for a development consisting of: - The extension of the existing storage shed (2371.2sqm); - The provision of new security fencing; - Ground filling to provide for level surfaces; - The provision of a new office/workshop building (413.5sqm); - The relocation of existing roadway and provision of a turning circle; - Provision of 11 no. car parking spaces; - The provision of a new entrance; - The provision of a new/upgraded access road; - The provision of a new settlement pond (225cu m); - The provision of a waste water treatment plant; and - All associated site and development works. This application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS).
Cloonascragh ,
for proposed minor alterations to the layout of the junction with the access road and R347 and the retention of a peat storage facility. The application includes the retention of all structures and activities on site associated with the storage facility including; (1) open sided peat storage building, (2)workshop/office/canteen and storage buildings (all demountable structures), (3) palisade perimeter fencing, (4) floodlighting, (5) concrete apron/yard, (6) open bund, (7) portaloo, (8) storage of associated plant, machinery and vehicles and (9) all associated works (gross floor space proposed 382.65sqm). retention 982.65sqm
Cloonascragh ,
for a ten-year planning permission for an electrical transformer compound comprising (i) a hardcore surfaced compound with a footprint of approximately 1300m2 enclosed by a 2.6m high palisade security fence and security gates, (ii) a control room with a gross floor area of approximately 140m2, (iii) a 110kV electricity transformer, with associated equipment including cable sealing end, surge arrestor, earth disconnect, current/voltage transformer, house transformer, circuit breaker and lightning mast, (iv) a diesel generator for emergency lighting, (v) the upgrade of an existing access point from the L6141 and the construction of approximately 130m of access track, (vi) underground electrical and communications cabling, (vii) underground electrical cable connecting the transformer compound to the electrical cable permitted as part of the Tuam Energy Park (Galway County Council Planning Register Reference 20/1387) and (viii) all associated and ancillary site development, landscaping and reinstatement works. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application
Cloonascragh , Tuam , Co. Galway
for amendments to the transformer compound development permitted under Galway County Council Planning Register Reference 25/60096 as follows: Modifications to the consented transformer compound palisade fence to include a single pedestrian access gate; construction of an interface (marshalling) kiosk and plinth located at the boundary between the transformer compound and the existing Cloon 110kV substation (interface kiosk to be enclosed by 2.6m tall palisade fence including a gate); construction of approx. 15m (length) of 1.5m wide walkway comprising of crushed limestone on geotextile, to connect Cloon substation fenced enclosure with the interface (marshalling) kiosk fenced enclosure; approx. 50m of 110kV underground electrical cable connecting the transformer compound to the existing Cloon Substation; construction of 6.5m high x 13m long fire wall within compound and; all associated site development, drainage, access and reinstatement works. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning Development Act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply
Cloonascragh , Tuam , Co. Galway
to construct dwellinghouse, garage, treatment plant and percolation area and associated services. Gross floor space of proposed works: Dwelling; 271sqm, Garage; 60sqm.
Ballykeaghra ,
for development that will consist of a 10 year permission for the construction of an energy storage facility within a total site area of up to 1.33hA, to include one single storey electrical substation building and electrical compound, electrical transformer/inverter station modules, containerised battery storage modules on concrete support structures, access tracks, associated electrical ducting, cable racking and cabling, security fencing and CCTV security monitoring system, lighting protection poles, communications equipment and ancillary infrastructure (gross floor space (gross floor space 133.7sqm)
Cloonascragh ,
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