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Barnanalleen and Lisheennamalausa , Co. Tipperary

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 211109

Tipperary - Tipperary County Council

Proposed Development

a 10 year planning permission for a solar development on a 39 ha site consisting of: Three site entrances with access gates utilizing existing farm field entrances which will be upgraded and internal accesses; Upgrading of existing laneway to permit access to a proposed substation site (the proposed substation and associated works are currently the subject of a Strategic Infrastructure Development Pre- Application Consultation with An Bord Pleanala); Security fencing around the proposed substation site; Solar panels on ground-mounted galvanised steel frames, 81 no. string inverters attached to selected ground-mounted galvanized steel frames, 6 no. transformer units, underground cabling, security fencing, CCTV system with pole mounted cameras and landscaping; A temporary construction compound; and All associated ancillary development works. The operational lifespan of the solar PV development will be 35 years. A Natura Impact Statement will accompany the planning application

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    28 Jul 2021

  2. Further information requested

    17 Sept 2021

  3. Further information received

    15 Nov 2021

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    17 Jan 2022

  5. Decision due

    18 Jan 2022

  6. Grant issued

    20 Feb 2022

Application Details

Location
Barnanalleen and Lisheennamalausa , Co. Tipperary
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Tipperary County Council

Timeline

Registration Date
28 July 2021
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
17 January 2022
Grant Date
20 February 2022
Permission Expires
19 February 2027

Location

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Planning Applications Nearby

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2660157N/A24 Feb 2026

RED III application for the development, consisting of the construction of a solar photovoltaic (PV) energy development on a site spanning approximately 65.6 hectares. It will comprise ground-mounted solar PV panels installed on steel support structures, along with 17 no. transformers, underground cabling, perimeter fencing with secure access gates, 43 no. closed-circuit television cameras on posts, 3 no. temporary construction compounds, new and upgraded access tracks, and associated landscaping and ancillary works. The site will be accessed from four existing access points off the L-8210, which dissects the application site, three of which will be upgraded to facilitate access. The development will have an operational capacity of up to 53.1 megawatt peak and is designed to operate for 40 years from the date of commissioning. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will accompany the planning application. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply

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86m
2660672N/A10 Jul 2026

RED III development which will consist of a 10-year permission for the construction of a solar photovoltaic (PV) energy development on a site spanning approximately 65.9 hectares. It will comprise ground-mounted solar PV panels installed on steel support structures, along with 17 no. transformers, underground cabling including a cable route connecting to the IPP Substation Building consented under Planning Reference 2260420, perimeter fencing with secure access gates, 43 no. closed-circuit television cameras on posts, 3 no. temporary construction compounds, new and upgraded access tracks, and associated landscaping and ancillary works. The site will be accessed from four existing access points off the L-8210, which dissects the Application Site, three of which will be upgraded to facilitate access. The development will have an operational capacity of up to 53.1 megawatt peak and is designed to operate for 40 years from the date of commissioning. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will accompany the planning application.

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456m
211072N/A22 Jul 2021

a 10 year planning permission for a solar development on a 39 ha site consisting of: Three site entrances with access gates utilizing existing farm field entrances which will be upgraded and internal accesses; Upgrading of existing laneway to permit access to a proposed substation site (the proposed substation and associated works are currently the subject of a Strategic Infrastructure Development Pre- Application Consultation with An Bord Pleanala); Security fencing around the proposed substation site; Solar panels on ground-mounted galvanised steel frames, 81 no. string inverters attached to selected ground-mounted galvanized steel frames, 6 no. transformer units, underground cabling, security fencing, CCTV system with pole mounted cameras and landscaping; A temporary construction compound; and All associated ancillary development works. The operational lifespan of the solar PV development will be 35 years. A Natura Impact Statement will accompany the planning application

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2260411N/A8 Aug 2022

a solar PV development on a 92 ha site consisting of: (1) The erection of solar panels on ground-mounted galvanised steel frames, 198 no. string inverters attached to selected ground-mounted galvanised steel frames, 8 no. transformer units, underground cabling, security fencing, CCTV system with pole mounted cameras and landscaping; (2) 3 no. site entrances with access gates utilizing existing farm field entrances which will be upgraded and internal accesses; (3) 1 no. on-site IPP switching substation and associated works abutting the existing Cauteen 110kv substation; (4) a temporary construction compound; (5) all associated ancillary development works. The development can operate as an independent solar PV development and in conjunction with the solar PV developments permitted under planning permission references 17/600456 and 21/1109. The operational lifespan of the solar PV development will be 35 years. A Natura Impact Statement will accompany the planning application

Barnanalleen Moanmore Seskin , Seskin , Co Tipperary

469m
21968N/A5 Jul 2021

a 10 year planning permission for a solar development on a 42.2 ha site consisting of: Three site entrances with access gates utilizing existing farm field entrances which will be be upgraded and internal accesses; Upgrading of existing laneway to permit access a proposed substation site (the proposed substation and associated works are currently the subject of a Strategic Infrastructure Development Pre- Application Consultation with An Bord Pleanala); security fencing around the proposed substation site; Solar panels on ground-mounted galvanised steel frames, 66 no. string inverters attached to selected ground-mounted galvanized steel frames, 6 no. transformer units, underground cabling, security fencing, CCTV system with pole mounted cameras and landscaping; A temporary construction compound; and All associated ancillary development works. The operational lifespan of the solar PV development will be 35 years. A Natura Impact Statement will accompany the planning application

Barnanalleen and Lisheennamalausa , Co Tipperary

760m
2260420CONDITIONAL16 Aug 2022

a solar PV development on a 92 ha site consisting of: - The erection of solar panels on ground-mounted galvanised steel frames, 198 no. string inverters attached to selected ground-mounted galvanised steel frames, 8 no. transformer units, underground cabling, security fencing, CCTV system with pole mounted cameras and landscaping; - 3 no. site entrances with access gates utilizing existing farm field entrances which will be upgraded and internal accesses; - 1 no. on-site IPP switching substation and associated works abutting the existing Cauteen 110kv substation; - a temporary construction compound; and - all associated ancillary development works; at Barnanalleen, Moanmore and Seskin, County Tipperary. The development can operate as an independent solar PV development and in conjunction with the solar PV developments permitted under planning permission references 17/600456 and 21/1109. The operational lifespan of the solar PV development will be 35 years. A Natura Impact Statement will accompany the planning application.

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22165CONDITIONAL25 Feb 2022

The development will consist of the construction of Solar PV development comprising photovoltaic panels laid out in arrays over a total development site area of ca. 54.5 ha, the construction of a 38KV substation (ca. 114.4m2 x 4.75m tall), a transformer unit (ca. 18m2 x 4m tall) and associated bund (ca. 55m2) along with ancillary development including: 17 no. Power Hubs (ca. 15.25m2 x 2.4) which incorporate at inverter and a transformer, 1. No. single storey communications building (11.1m2 x 2.5m), 1 no. single storey client side sub-station building (15.25m2 x 2.9) 1. No. single storey equipment storage building (7.5m2 x 2.7m), 7 no. CCTV cameras mounted on 4m high poles, perimeter security fencing and all ancillary works. NIS will be submitted with the planning application

Kyleagarry Ballyryan East and Gortdrum , Donohill

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2460763CONDITIONAL12 Sept 2024

development which will consist of a 10-year planning permission to construct and complete a synchronous condenser and battery storage development with a total site area of c. 1.3 hectares comprising of 40 no. battery energy storage units, 5 no. twin skid structures, 1 no. synchronous condenser, 1 no. generator circuit breaker, 1 no. auxiliary transformer and bund, 1 no. step-up transformer and bund, 5 no. control modules, 1 no. cooler unit, 1 no. emergency diesel generator and fuel tank, 1 no. single storey storage container, CCTV cameras, security fencing, access gates, access track, landscaping works, internal cabling and ancillary infrastructure works. The synchronous condenser and battery energy storage development would be operational for 35 years. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted with the application

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