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Gortnagross Mallow Co. Cork

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 15/7003

Cork - Cork County Council

Proposed Development

A 5 MW solar farm comprising approximately 22,200 photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames within a site area of 15.38 hectares, 2 no. single storey inverter/transformer stations, 1 no. single storey delivery station, security fencing, CCTV and all associated ancillary development works.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    23 Dec 2015

  2. Decision due

    7 Jun 2016

  3. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    7 Jun 2016

  4. Grant issued

    13 Jul 2016

Application Details

Location
Gortnagross Mallow Co. Cork
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Cork County Council

Timeline

Registration Date
23 December 2015
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
7 June 2016
Grant Date
13 July 2016

Location

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