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2360178

REFUSED

Westmeath - Westmeath County Council

Proposed Development

A ten-year planning permission for a solar energy development with a total site area of 87 hectares comprising (i) photovoltaic solar panels on steel mounting frames; (ii) electrical inverters; (iii) electrical power stations; (iv) underground electrical and communications cabling; (v) containerised battery energy storage facility; (vi) the upgrade of 1 no. existing site entrance and development of 1 no. new site entrance; (vii) on-site access tracks; (viii) a temporary construction compound; (ix) security fencing and security gates; (x) pole-mounted security cameras; and (xi) all associated and ancillary site development, landscaping and reinstatement works. The operational lifetime of the proposed development is 35-years. This planning application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Report and an Appropriate Assessment Screening Report

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    16 Jun 2023

  2. Decision: REFUSED

    9 Aug 2023

  3. Decision due

    10 Aug 2023

  4. Appeal submitted

    5 Sept 2023

  5. Appeal decided: REFUSED

    2 Jul 2024

Application Details

Location
Gartlandstown , Crookedwood , Co. Westmeath
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Westmeath County Council
Site Area
87.2 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
16 June 2023
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
REFUSED
Decision Date
9 August 2023

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
ABP-317952-23
Decision
REFUSED
Submitted
5 September 2023
Decided
2 July 2024

Location

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