Proposed Development
Permission for a solar farm consisting of circa 235,500 m2 of solar panels on ground mounted frames, 1 no. single storey 38 kV substation and associated electrical compound, 15 no. single storey electrical inverter/transformer stations, battery storage module and associated equipment container, security fencing, satellite pole, CCTV, landscaping and all associated ancillary development works. Construction and operational access will be via existing field entrances from the L-7634. The operational lifespan of the solar farm will be 35 years.
Application Timeline
Application received
19 Oct 2018
Decision due
13 Dec 2018
Decision: CONDITIONAL
13 Dec 2018
Grant issued
28 Jan 2019
Application Details
- Location
- Lysaghtstown Co. Cork .
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- PERMISSION
- Planning Authority
- Cork County Council
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 19 October 2018
- Status
- APPLICATION FINALISED
- Decision
- CONDITIONAL
- Decision Date
- 13 December 2018
- Grant Date
- 28 January 2019
Location
Planning Applications Nearby
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A 10 year planning permission for a solar farm consisting of circa 14,600 m2 of solar panels on ground mounted frames, 2 no. single storey electrical inverter/transformer stations, battery storage container, battery control unit, security fencing, satellite pole, CCTV, access tracks, upgrade to existing agricultural field entrance, temporary construction compound, landscaping and all associated ancillary development works. The proposed development is a change of plan to part of the solar farm previously permitted under Cork County Council planning reference 18/6769 and will provide for the omission of the previously permitted 38kV substation and a net decrease in overall panel area of circa 10,800 m2 from that permitted under 18/6769. Construction and operational access will be via the L-7634. The operational lifespan of the solar farm will be 35 years. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application.
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Extension of use of existing agricultural sheds, silage pits and slurry tanks to include the storage of wood pulp fertiliser prior to spreading on surrounding lands
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A 10 year planning permission for 2 no.33kv underground electricity interconnector cables of c.2.59 km in length to be provided predominantly in excavated trenches and include associated underground ducting, joint bays, communication chambers and all associated site development and reinstatement works. The proposed development provides for a change of plan to part of the solar farm previously permitted under Cork County Council planning reference 18/6769 (as amended by 20/6891), 19/5729 and 19/6882 and will provide for the laying of underground interconnector cabling between inverters permitted under these applications. The works will be carried out within the solar farm boundary, on private lands and within the L-7634 public road. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application.
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To extend single storey dwellinghouse, modify the windows and doors on the existing structure, construct a new vehicular entrance from the public roadway, install an on-site sewage treatment system, together with all associated site development works
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A 10 year planning permission for 2 no.33kv underground electricity interconnector cables of c.2.59 km in length to be provided predominantly in excavated trenches and include associated underground ducting, joint bays, communication chambers and all associated site development and reinstatement works. The proposed development provides for a change of plan to part of the solar farm previously permitted under Cork County Council planning reference 18/6769 (as amended by 20/6891), 19/5729 and 19/6882 and will provide for the laying of underground interconnector cabling between inverters permitted under these applications. The works will be carried out within the solar farm boundary, on private lands and within the public road. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application.
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Dwelling
Carrigane Carrigtwohill
Development comprising the raising and recontouring of lands through the importation of 27,307 cu m of inert soil and stone material in order to improve the agricultural safety, drainage characteristics and productivity of 1.88 hectares of agricultural lands. The proposed development will take place in conjunction with the alteration and enhancement of the existing agricultural site entrance and the construction of earthen berms on the western site boundary along with the installation silt fences, temporary haul road and a wheel wash as well as all ancillary site development works. This planning application will be accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement.
Carrigane Carrigtwohill Co. Cork
Development comprising the raising and recontouring of lands through the importation of 40,960.5 tonnes of inert soil and stone material in order to improve the agricultural safety, drainage characteristics and productivity of 1.88 hectares of agricultural lands. The proposed development will take place in conjunction with the alteration and enhancement of the existing agricultural site entrance and the construction of earthen berms on the western site boundary along with the installation silt fences, temporary haul road and a wheel wash as well as all ancillary site development works. This planning application will be accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement.
Carrigane Carrigtwohill Co. Cork
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