2392

CONDITIONAL

Carlow - Carlow County Council

Proposed Development

a ten-year planning permission for a solar energy development with a total site area of 77 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 2 no. disused site entrances, decommissioning of 2 no. existing site entrances 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 site and ancillary site development, landscaping and reinstatement works. The operational lifetime of the proposed development is 35-years. The planning application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Report and an Appropriate Assessment Screening Report

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Application Timeline

Application received
30 May 2023
Further information requested
20 Jul 2023
Further information received
29 Sept 2023
Decision: CONDITIONAL
25 Oct 2023
Decision due
26 Oct 2023
Appeal submitted
16 Nov 2023
Grant issued
4 Jun 2024
Appeal decided: CONDITIONAL
4 Jun 2024

Application Details

Location: Lands at Baungephlure and Friarstown , Killerig , Co. Carlow
Applicant: N/A
Application Type: PERMISSION
Planning Authority: Carlow County Council

Timeline

Registration Date: 30 May 2023
Status: APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision: CONDITIONAL
Decision Date: 25 October 2023
Grant Date: 4 June 2024
Permission Expires: 3 June 2034

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference: 318475-23
Decision: CONDITIONAL
Submitted: 16 November 2023
Decided: 4 June 2024

Location

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