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2460288

CONDITIONAL

Meath - Meath County Council

Proposed Development

the development will consist of: (i) An extension to the permitted Clonymeath Solar Farm (Pl. Ref: 21/546, ABP Ref. 311760) comprising the construction and operation of a solar photovoltaic (PV) farm consisting of solar arrays on ground mounted steel frames with a maximum overall height of 3 metres above ground; (ii) 3 no. medium voltage power stations, underground electrical cabling and ducting, security fencing and CCTV stands; (iii) Provision of new internal access tracks linking with the access track permitted under Pl. Ref: 21/546, ABP Ref. 311760; (iv) Site drainage; (v) All ancillary site development works and apparatus. Planning permission is sought for a period of 10 years with an operational life of 35 years from the date of commissioning

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    25 Apr 2024

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    18 Jun 2024

  3. Decision due

    19 Jun 2024

  4. Grant issued

    29 Jul 2024

Application Details

Location
Townland of Clonymeath , Summerhill , Co. Meath
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Meath County Council
Site Area
5.4 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
25 April 2024
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
18 June 2024
Grant Date
29 July 2024
Permission Expires
28 July 2034

Location

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21546CONDITIONAL25 Mar 2021

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