Knavinstown and Coolfore , Curragha , County Meath
CONDITIONALPlanning application 2560750
Meath - Meath County Council
Proposed Development
the proposed development comprises a 10-year planning consent for a ground-mounted solar PV energy installation on a site of approximately 62.96 hectares. It will include solar panels mounted on fixed-tilt frames with associated pile-driven support structures, inverters, transformers, a client substation, internal access tracks, underground cabling, perimeter deer fencing, CCTV security poles, welfare facilities and a temporary construction compound. Site access will be provided via an existing upgraded and widened entrance onto the R155. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been submitted with this application. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application
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Application received
17 Jul 2025
Further information requested
4 Sept 2025
Further information received
10 Jun 2026
Decision: CONDITIONAL
19 Aug 2026
Decision due
20 Aug 2026
Application Details
- Location
- Knavinstown and Coolfore , Curragha , County Meath
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- PERMISSION
- Planning Authority
- Meath County Council
- Site Area
- 62.96 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 17 July 2025
- Status
- DECISION MADE
- Decision
- CONDITIONAL
- Decision Date
- 19 August 2026
Location
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