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Lands within the townland of Johnstown North , Co. Wicklow

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2360185

Wicklow - Wicklow County Council

Proposed Development

to amend the design of the approved development (Planning Reference: 17/1497) which comprises a Solar PV Energy Development. Proposed amendments include

  1. (1)
    change in location and size of substation
  2. (2)
    two additional temporary construction compounds will be located at the site entrances
  3. (3)
    the number of modules will decrease
  4. (4)
    the number of pile driven poles will decrease
  5. (5)
    the size and number of transformer stations will increase
  6. (6)
    the total fencing area will increase
  7. (7)
    the total amount of fencing posts will increase
  8. (8)
    up to 21 CCTV cameras will be installed
  9. (9)
    access tracks will be optimised and increased in width and length,
  10. (10)
    increase in operational lifetime from 25 years to 35years
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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    27 Jul 2023

  2. Further information requested

    19 Sept 2023

  3. Further information received

    25 Mar 2024

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    16 Apr 2024

  5. Decision due

    21 Apr 2024

  6. Appeal submitted

    10 May 2024

  7. Appeal decided: CONDITIONAL

    28 Feb 2025

Application Details

Location
Lands within the townland of Johnstown North , Co. Wicklow
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Wicklow County Council
Site Area
36.4 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
27 July 2023
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
16 April 2024
Permission Expires
27 February 2030

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
ABP-319704-24
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Submitted
10 May 2024
Decided
28 February 2025

Location

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