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2660037

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Longford - Longford County Council

Proposed Development

a 10 Year Planning Permission for a solar farm with a total area of circa 11 hectares. The solar farm will consist of solar panels on ground mounted frames, 14 no. single storey electrical inverter stations and 1 no. single storey electrical LV/MV transformer station, 2 no. single storey spare parts containers, 1 no. Ring Main Units, 1 no. MV substation, underground electrical ducting and cabling within the development site, security fencing, CCTV, access tracks, temporary construction compounds, landscaping and all associated ancillary development and drainage works. The proposed development will connect into the existing 20kV overhead electricity line that crosses the site. Construction and operational vehicle access will be via 1 no. new entrance from the L-10193 public road. The operational lifespan of the solar farm will be 40 years and planning permission is requested for this duration. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413)

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Application Details

Location
in the townland of Shanmullagh , Ballinamuck , County Longford
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Longford County Council
Site Area
11.15 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
6 February 2026
Status
INCOMPLETED APPLICATION
Decision
N/A

Location

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