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Parksgrove and Ballyconra , Ballyragget , Co. Kilkenny

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 22126

Kilkenny - Kilkenny County Council

Proposed Development

for a 10 year planning permission for a 17.346 Hectare Solar Farm, consisting of solar panels fixed to ground mounted steel frames, electricity control room, power inverter units, underground cable ducts, security fence, solar powered CCTV and lamp standard and all associated works. The solar farm will have an operational life of 40 years. Some of the Development is within the curtilage of Ballyconra House, a protected structure. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted with the application

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    1 Mar 2022

  2. Further information requested

    21 Apr 2022

  3. Further information received

    16 Jun 2022

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    12 Jul 2022

  5. Decision due

    13 Jul 2022

  6. Grant issued

    12 Aug 2022

Application Details

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

Timeline

Registration Date
1 March 2022
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
12 July 2022
Grant Date
12 August 2022
Permission Expires
11 August 2032

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