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Kilineer Newtown Monasterboice , Silloge Balgatheran and Coolfore , Co. Louth

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2460278

Louth - Louth County Council

Proposed Development

Planning permission is sought for a period of 10 years to construct and complete a Solar PV Energy and BESS Development with a total site area of 92.3 hectares to include; Solar PV panels ground mounted on support structures, inverters, battery storage infrastructure (BESS units, PCS units, storage and maintenance units), internal access tracks, underground cabling, perimeter fencing with CCTV camera and access gates, temporary construction compounds and all ancillary infrastructure, drainage, additional landscaping and habitat enhancement as required and associated site development works. The solar farm would be operational for 40 years. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted with this application. *Significant Further Information received on 06/02/2025*Significant Further Information received on 18/02/2025*

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    15 May 2024

  2. Further information requested

    4 Jul 2024

  3. Further information received

    18 Feb 2025

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    12 Mar 2025

  5. Decision due

    17 Mar 2025

  6. Appeal submitted

    28 Mar 2025

Application Details

Location
Kilineer Newtown Monasterboice , Silloge Balgatheran and Coolfore , Co. Louth
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Louth County Council
Site Area
92.3 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
15 May 2024
Status
APPEALED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
12 March 2025

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
ABP-3221
Submitted
28 March 2025

Location

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