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22272

CONDITIONAL

Carlow - Carlow County Council

Proposed Development

Application for a five year planning permission for the development of the following elements: The erection and operation of a photovoltaic energy development which includes the erection of a c.20.9 ha fixed panels on ground mounted frames with an export capacity of c. ten mega-watt, 1no. energy storage compound, customer switchgear container, 1no. DSO substation which will be connected to the national grid, electrical transformer and inverter units on an overall site area of c. 22.45 ha, underground cabling and ducting, spare equipment container, boundary fencing, security entrance gates, CCTV, internal access road and all associated ancillary activities. The proposed development will have a projected lifespan of 35 years.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    19 Aug 2022

  2. Further information requested

    12 Oct 2022

  3. Further information received

    13 Feb 2023

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    9 Mar 2023

  5. Decision due

    12 Mar 2023

  6. Grant issued

    11 Apr 2023

Application Details

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

Timeline

Registration Date
19 August 2022
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
9 March 2023
Grant Date
11 April 2023
Permission Expires
10 April 2028

Location

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