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2046

CONDITIONAL

Tipperary - Tipperary County Council

Proposed Development

amend previously approved planning consent 16/600565 for a grant of a ten-year planning permission for a solar farm, the development will consist of an increase in the previously approved mega wattage output; amendments to the previously approved site layout including a reduced number of overall panel modules; additional and revised battery storage units; additional and revised designs for inverters and field transformers; the inclusion of switchgear substations; revisions to the panel elevations to include bi-facial panels; revisions to the panel dimensions to include an increased panel (and leg) max height of no more than 2.5m; revisions to the individual panel width and length; and a reduction in the spacing between the panel rows. Permission is also sought to extend the operational lifespan of the solar farm from 30 years to 35 years from commissioning to the grid

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    22 Jan 2020

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    13 Mar 2020

  3. Decision due

    17 Mar 2020

  4. Grant issued

    11 Jun 2020

Application Details

Location
Monaraha , Cahir , Co. Tipperary
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Tipperary County Council

Timeline

Registration Date
22 January 2020
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
13 March 2020
Grant Date
11 June 2020
Permission Expires
6 February 2027

Location

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