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2360003

CONDITIONAL

Westmeath - Westmeath County Council

Proposed Development

Permission for a 7 MW solar farm comprising approximately 20,000 photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames within total site area of 9.3 hectares, 5 no. single storey inverter/transformer stations, security fencing, CCTV, access road from existing car park area and all associated ancillary development works

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    12 Jan 2023

  2. Further information requested

    8 Mar 2023

  3. Further information received

    6 Dec 2023

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    8 Jan 2024

  5. Decision due

    11 Jan 2024

  6. Grant issued

    12 Feb 2024

Application Details

Location
Newdown , The Downs , Mullingar
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Westmeath County Council
Site Area
9.3 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
12 January 2023
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
8 January 2024
Grant Date
12 February 2024
Permission Expires
11 February 2029

Location

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