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22118

CONDITIONAL

Carlow - Carlow County Council

Proposed Development

the proposed works will include a solar farm on an area of approximately 14.16 hectares, comprising photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames, 4 no. single storey inverter/transformer stations, 1 no. single storey terminal stations, 1 no. single storey electrical switch room, 1 no. storage container, security fencing, CCTV and all associated ancillary development works. Elgin Energy Services Ltd. are applying for the proposed solar farm to have planning permission that is effective for 10 years (and an operation period of 40 years)

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    29 Mar 2022

  2. Further information requested

    20 May 2022

  3. Further information received

    10 Feb 2023

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    8 Mar 2023

  5. Decision due

    9 Mar 2023

  6. Grant issued

    11 Apr 2023

Application Details

Location
Kilcarrig , Bagnelstown , Co. Carlow
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Carlow County Council

Timeline

Registration Date
29 March 2022
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
8 March 2023
Grant Date
11 April 2023
Permission Expires
10 April 2033

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2360159REFUSED3 Aug 2023

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