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2360201

CONDITIONAL

Kilkenny - Kilkenny County Council

Proposed Development

A 10 year planning permission for a solar PV development on a ca. 13Ha Site incorporating: • Solar panels on ground-mounted frames over an area of ca. 6.5 ha, string inverters, 1 no. containerised transformer unit, post and wire fencing, CCTV system with 4 no. pole mounted cameras and landscaping; • Underground electrical cables connecting the solar PV development to existing onsite substation. Proposed extension to existing onsite substation of 51.3sqm; • A temporary construction compound; and, • All associated ancillary site development works. The Site is located within the boundary of an Industrial Emissions Licensed facility regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency, Licence number P0359-03.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    19 May 2023

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    11 Jul 2023

  3. Decision due

    13 Jul 2023

  4. Grant issued

    11 Aug 2023

Application Details

Location
Tirlan , Ballyconra Ballyragget , Kilkenny
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kilkenny County Council
Site Area
13 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
19 May 2023
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
11 July 2023
Grant Date
11 August 2023
Permission Expires
10 August 2033

Location

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