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Shelton Abbey Open Prison , Arklow , Co. Wicklow

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2360437

Wicklow - Wicklow County Council

Proposed Development

the installation of circa. 3,492sq.m array of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on ground mounted frames on an agricultural plot within the existing Shelton Abbey Open Prison, together with ducting, underground electrical cabling, and all associated site works The proposed development is considered to be within the curtilage of a protected structure (RPS No. 40-05) listed under the current Wicklow County Development Plan 2022-2028. The proposed solar array installation will have no impact on the protected structure, located over 330.00 meters away from the proposed site.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    22 Nov 2023

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    22 Jan 2024

  3. Decision due

    25 Jan 2024

  4. Grant issued

    27 Feb 2024

Application Details

Location
Shelton Abbey Open Prison , Arklow , Co. Wicklow
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Wicklow County Council
Site Area
0.56 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
22 November 2023
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
22 January 2024
Grant Date
27 February 2024
Permission Expires
26 February 2029

Location

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