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22460

CONDITIONAL

Cavan - Cavan County Council

Proposed Development

to seek permission to renew the planning approval granted previously under planning application 16/443 for a solar farm project. The proposed development will consist of a solar PV farm with an export capacity of approximately 4.2MVA comprising photovoltaic panels on ground frames, an enclosed single storey building containing the ESB terminal station and switchgear apparatus, storage container, 4 no. single storey inverter stations, ducting and underground electrical cabling, perimeter fencing, 11 no. mounted CCTV cameras, provision of new access from R194 (and internal access tracks), and all associated site development and landscaping works. The planning application also seeks minor amendments to the dimensions of the approved substation and increase in the operational lifespan of the project from 25 years to 40 years. The proposed development site is located within the townland Carrickabane, Finnea, Co. Cavan approximately 4km to the south of Kilcogy and 1.5km from Lough Sheelin. Access to the site is proposed from the R194 which connects the towns of Granard and Ballyjamesduff. Significant further information and revised plans have been submitted.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    16 Nov 2022

  2. Further information requested

    19 Jan 2023

  3. Further information received

    13 Jun 2023

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    3 Aug 2023

  5. Decision due

    7 Aug 2023

  6. Appeal submitted

    31 Aug 2023

  7. Appeal decided: CONDITIONAL

    27 May 2024

Application Details

Location
Carrickabane , Finnea , Co. Cavan
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Cavan County Council
Site Area
14.7 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
16 November 2022
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
3 August 2023
Permission Expires
26 May 2029

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
ABP-317916-23
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Submitted
31 August 2023
Decided
27 May 2024

Location

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