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Gortnagross Mallow Co. Cork

UNCONDITIONAL

Planning application 21/4498

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. - Extension of duration of permission granted under planning reference: 15/7003

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    26 Feb 2021

  2. Decision: UNCONDITIONAL

    20 Apr 2021

  3. Decision due

    22 Apr 2021

Application Details

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

Timeline

Registration Date
26 February 2021
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
UNCONDITIONAL
Decision Date
20 April 2021

Location

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