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22496

CONDITIONAL

Westmeath - Westmeath County Council

Proposed Development

the installation of 500m2 (100Kw) of ground mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and all associated ancillary works

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    13 Oct 2022

  2. Decision due

    7 Dec 2022

  3. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    7 Dec 2022

  4. Grant issued

    12 Jan 2023

Application Details

Location
Castlepollard Watewater Treatment Plant , Kinturk Demesne , Castlepollard
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Westmeath County Council

Timeline

Registration Date
13 October 2022
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
7 December 2022
Grant Date
12 January 2023
Permission Expires
11 January 2028

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