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Townlands of Parcellstown , Shanonagh and Clondardis , County Westmeath

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2560201

Westmeath - Westmeath County Council

Proposed Development

Amendments to the design of an approved solar farm development on lands within the townlands of Parcellstown, Shanonagh, Clondardis, Co. Westmeath (Westmeath County Council Planning Reg. Ref. 22/113). The proposed amendments include an extension of the red line boundary to provide for access from the approved Clondardis solar farm to the east (Westmeath County Council Planning Reg. Ref. 20/6132); Minor revisions to access tracks throughout the site; Revised perimeter fencing; Inclusion of a new perimeter gate; A new bridge crossing an existing arterial drain within the site; Underground power and communication cables and ducts; An optimised Solar PV Panel configuration within the same areas of the site as the previously permitted solar farm to comprise 238,362 square meters of solar panels; Solar panel array height increase from 3m to 3.2m; Rerouting of the permitted access track within the northern parcel; Revised hardstanding and electrical skid provision; Removal of on-site substation; Removal of storage container; Minor red line boundary revisions and all other associated ancillary development. Permission is also sought to extend the life span of the consented development from 35 years to 40 years.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    25 Apr 2025

  2. Further information requested

    19 Jun 2025

  3. Further information received

    14 Aug 2025

  4. Decision due

    10 Sept 2025

  5. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    10 Sept 2025

  6. Grant issued

    13 Oct 2025

Application Details

Location
Townlands of Parcellstown , Shanonagh and Clondardis , County Westmeath
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Westmeath County Council
Site Area
43 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
25 April 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
10 September 2025
Grant Date
13 October 2025
Permission Expires
12 October 2030

Location

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an amendment planning application previously granted permission under references PL/17/6028 & PL/17/6224 in the townland of Slanemore, Mullingar, Co Westmeath. The proposed amendments to the previously consented solar farm will include the following: • Provision of a new 38kV on-site substation control building & compound • Reconfiguration of consented solar array to optimise layout • Reconfiguration of internal maintenance/access roads • Provision of a new access from the R393 Regional Road • Adjustments to the red line boundary to cater for the new access and access track

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Clondardis and Slane More townlands , Walshestown , Mullingar

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Slanemore , Mullingar , Co Westmeath

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2660019N/A27 Jan 2026

Permission is sought for the construction of a single storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling. The proposed extension will provide an open plan kitchen, dining, and living area measuring 51.6 sqm, along with a pantry (3.9 sqm), utility room (4.7 sqm), and plant room (3.7 sqm). Permission is also sought for alterations to the existing dwelling, specifically to the current storage area. These alterations include the installation of a new window on the west-facing façade (side elevation) for ventilation purposes. The storage area will also undergo an increase in floor-to-ceiling height from 1.7 m to 2.4 m and will be finished with a flat roof. In addition, permission is sought for the construction of a new domestic entrance onto adjoining public road located on the southeast side of the site and all associated site works

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