Land at Citywest Hotel and Convention Centre, Saggart, Co. Dublin
GrantedPlanning application SD23A/0100
Dublin - South Dublin County Council
Proposed Development
Permission for development on a site of 6.7ha. The proposed development will consist of the construction of a Photovoltaic Solar development to the North of the Citywest hotel on lands formally in use as a golf course [comprising a change of use from former golf course to solar development]. The proposed development will include the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on ground mounted frames/support structures, underground cabling and ducting, security fencing, CCTV cameras, temporary construction compound and an area of hardstanding for an electrical compound. The electrical compound will consist of two modified shipping containers, containing 3 inverters and LV Switch gear. This compound will also accommodate the Battery Energy Storage system, PV inverter and a transformer. The proposed development includes the above as well as drainage, landscaping, bio-diversity enhancement measures and all other associated site excavation, infrastructural and site development works above and below ground. While the proposed development relates to a total site area of 6.7ha, c.3.5ha of this constitutes the actual land take post development. The operational lifespan of the solar PV development will be 30 years. A Natura Impact statement (NIS) accompanies the planning application.
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Further information requested
3 Jul 2023
Further information received
23 Nov 2023
Application received
5 Dec 2023
Decision due
10 Jan 2024
Decision: Grant Permission
10 Jan 2024
Grant issued
20 Feb 2024
Application Details
- Location
- Land at Citywest Hotel and Convention Centre, Saggart, Co. Dublin
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- Permission
- Planning Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Site Area
- 63788.1655820701 ha
- Floor Area
- 140 sq m
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 5 December 2023
- Status
- Final Grant
- Decision
- Grant Permission
- Decision Date
- 10 January 2024
- Grant Date
- 20 February 2024
- Permission Expires
- 19 February 2029
Location
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