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The Sheehy and Monaincha townlands , Roscrea , Co. Tipperary

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Planning application 2360406

Tipperary - Tipperary County Council

Proposed Development

construction of a 4.00m wide access track including crossing of the Rackethall Stream and other stream (unnamed), measuring approximately c.750m in overall length to facilitate access between two consented solar farms, those being Monaincha Solar Farm (Ref. 21261) and The Sheehy’s Solar Farm (Ref. 16/600917). The access track would be located in the townlands of Monaincha and The Sheehy, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary (Grid Easting: 618575; Northing 686630 – centre of application site). A Natura Impact Statement is submitted as part of the planning application

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Application Details

Location
The Sheehy and Monaincha townlands , Roscrea , Co. Tipperary
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Tipperary County Council
Site Area
0.283 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
14 June 2023
Status
INCOMPLETED APPLICATION
Decision
N/A

Location

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