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Ballyconra , Ballyragget , Co. Kilkenny

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 17669

Kilkenny - Kilkenny County Council

Proposed Development

for proposed works which will include a solar farm on an area of approximately 39.6 hectares, comprising photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames, 20 no. single storey inverter/transformer stations, 1 no. onsite 38 KV substation, 2 no. steel storage containers, security fencing, CCTV and all associated ancillary development works. Elgin Energy Services Ltd, are applying for the proposed solar farm to have planning permission that is effective for 10 years (and an operational period of 30 years)

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    11 Oct 2017

  2. Further information requested

    4 Dec 2017

  3. Further information received

    8 Feb 2018

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    6 Mar 2018

  5. Decision due

    7 Mar 2018

  6. Grant issued

    9 Apr 2018

Application Details

Location
Ballyconra , Ballyragget , Co. Kilkenny
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kilkenny County Council
Site Area
39.6 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
11 October 2017
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
6 March 2018
Grant Date
9 April 2018
Permission Expires
8 April 2028

Location

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