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2560412

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Meath - Meath County Council

Proposed Development

The development will consist of planning permission for 0.8MW kWp (kilowatt – peak ) solar photovoltaic ( PV ) array designed to meet the operational needs of Boyne Valley Meats on a 1.26 hectare site. The proposed development also includes; (a) up to 3,820 sq. metres of solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted steel frames, (b) electrical equipment pad, (c) underground power and communication cables and ducts, (d) boundary security fencing, (e) 5 metre buffer zone all round site perimeter, (f) temporary construction compound, (g) set-back of existing agricultural entrance for temporary access from L50461 public road (h) connection to existing sub-station previously granted permission under planning reference 23/114 (i) all associated site works.

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Application Details

Location
Micknanstown , Ardcath , Co. Meath
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Meath County Council
Site Area
1.264 ha
Floor Area
1.264 sq m
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
24 April 2025
Status
INCOMPLETED APPLICATION
Decision
N/A

Location

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2560454CONDITIONAL7 May 2025

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