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2460282

CONDITIONAL

Mayo - Mayo County Council

Proposed Development

The development will consist of a solar PV farm on a total site area of 16.5 hectares (ha.), to include the following elements: • linear solar photovoltaic (PV) panel arrays, providing an output of up to 23MW, ground mounted on steel supported structures with associated cabling and ducting; • 42 no. ground mounted inverters; • 3 no. transformer substations; • 9 no. battery storage containers (providing up to 16MW of battery storage); • construction of culverts along an existing drain; • a new site access; • Upgrades to an existing site entrance, including the removal of existing wall and piers, resurfacing to TII standards, and the installation of double security gates; • pole mounted CCTV cameras at 12 no. locations; • 2.4m high security fencing; • permeable gravel access tracks; • demolition of 2 no. existing derelict structures (a cottage and a shed), and the installation of a temporary construction compound/material storage area; • a temporary construction stage wheelwash system; • a 38kV underground cable connecting to the existing factory site; and • all associated ancillary development services.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    10 May 2024

  2. Further information requested

    3 Jul 2024

  3. Further information received

    4 Oct 2024

  4. Decision due

    9 Dec 2024

  5. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    9 Dec 2024

  6. Grant issued

    20 Jan 2025

Application Details

Location
Belleek , Ballina , Co. Mayo
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Mayo County Council
Site Area
16.5 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
10 May 2024
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
9 December 2024
Grant Date
20 January 2025
Permission Expires
19 January 2030

Location

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