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21225

CONDITIONAL

Longford - Longford County Council

Proposed Development

development consisting of a ten year permission for a solar farm on a site of approximately 34.54 hectares consisting of the following; 184,500 m2 of solar photo-voltaic panels on ground mounted steel frames; Ring main unit (RMU) substation and associated hard standing; 12 no. inverter/transformer stations on 6 no. hardstandings; underground power and communication cables and ducts; boundary security fence; CCTV cameras; upgraded internal access tracks; new internal access tracks, internal bridge crossing and associated drainage infrastructure; and temporary construction compounds and all associated site services and works. The proposed development seeks to form an extension to the adjoining previously permitted "Middleton House" Solar Farm which was permitted under Longford County Council Reg. Ref 18135. Access to the proposed development is provided via the permitted "Middleton House" Solar Farm via the L-11261 local road

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    29 Jul 2021

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    15 Sept 2021

  3. Decision due

    22 Sept 2021

  4. Grant issued

    20 Oct 2021

Application Details

Location
Townlands of Ballynakill , Bunacloy and Middleton , near Killashee
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Longford County Council

Timeline

Registration Date
29 July 2021
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
15 September 2021
Grant Date
20 October 2021
Permission Expires
19 October 2031

Location

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the construction of a new single storey extension of 80 sq.m to the rear of the existing single storey 67 sq.m house and associated works

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to re-locate dwelling house, sewerage system and a treatment plant and alterations to site boundaries from that granted under planning permission ref: 21/260 and all associated works

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