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2460979

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, Pl. Ref: 24/60288) 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) 11 no. medium voltage power stations, underground electrical cabling and ducting, security fencing and CCTV stands; (iii) Provision of new internal access tracks and upgrading of existing access tracks, linking with the access track permitted under Planning Reference 21/546, ABP Reference 311760; (iv) Temporary construction compound with temporary site offices and staff facilities; (v) Construction and operational access will be provided via the existing farm entrance off the L2210, to the east of the site; (vi) The removal of the existing hedgerow and boundary wall in the field opposite the existing farm entrance to provide for sufficient sightlines; (vii) The hedgerow will be reinstated set back from the roadside to maintain the necessary sightlines; (viii) Site drainage and; (ix) 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. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    19 Nov 2024

  2. Further information requested

    21 Jan 2025

  3. Further information received

    28 Feb 2025

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    2 May 2025

  5. Decision due

    8 May 2025

  6. Grant issued

    9 Jun 2025

Application Details

Location
Townlands of Clonymeath and Arodstown , Summerhill , Co. Meath
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Meath County Council
Site Area
40.1 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
19 November 2024
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
2 May 2025
Grant Date
9 June 2025
Permission Expires
8 June 2035

Location

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