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Smithstown , Co.Kilkenny

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 20897

Kilkenny - Kilkenny County Council

Proposed Development

for development will consist of a ten year permission for a solar farm on a site of approximately 46.0 hectares consisting of the following up to 293,500m2 of solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted steel frames; electrical substation with electrical control building and associated compound with palisade fence; inverter/transformer stations; underground power and communication cables and ducts; boundary security fencing; new internal access tracks and associated drainage infrastructure; new site entrance to the L6235 public local road; CCTV cameras and all associated site services and works. A Natura Impact Statement accompanies the application.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    21 Dec 2020

  2. Further information requested

    16 Feb 2021

  3. Further information received

    26 Apr 2021

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    17 May 2021

  5. Decision due

    23 May 2021

  6. Grant issued

    18 Jun 2021

Application Details

Location
Smithstown , Co.Kilkenny
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kilkenny County Council
Site Area
46 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
21 December 2020
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
17 May 2021
Grant Date
18 June 2021
Permission Expires
17 June 2031

Location

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