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Johnstown North , Co. Wicklow

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 171497

Wicklow - Wicklow County Council

Proposed Development

solar farm within a site area of approximately 39 hectares consisting of solar photovoltaic panels covering an area of up to 27.2 ha on ground mounted steel frames, 1 no on site substation, 8 no inverter / transformer stations, underground cables and ducts, boundary security fence, new internal tracks, CCTV cameras and all associated site services. Permission is sought for a period of 10 years

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    19 Dec 2017

  2. Further information requested

    21 Feb 2018

  3. Further information received

    10 Apr 2018

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    2 May 2018

  5. Decision due

    7 May 2018

  6. Appeal submitted

    29 May 2018

  7. Appeal decided: CONDITIONAL

    12 Feb 2019

Application Details

Location
Johnstown North , Co. Wicklow
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Wicklow County Council
Site Area
39 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
19 December 2017
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
2 May 2018
Permission Expires
11 February 2024

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
ABP-301726-18
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Submitted
29 May 2018
Decided
12 February 2019

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