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Townland of Ballymoney , Arklow , Co. Wicklow

REFUSED

Planning application 2560361

Wicklow - Wicklow County Council

Proposed Development

period of 10 years for a proposed solar farm and BESS (battery energy storage system) development which will consist of the construction of PV panels mounted on metal frames, inverters, battery storage infrastructure (BESS units, and MV Stations), new access tracks, underground cabling, perimeter fencing with CCTV cameras and access gates, a temporary construction compound, a substation and all ancillary grid infrastructure and associated works. It is proposed to use the consented Ballymoney Solar Farm access point (Pl Ref: 19/627 and ABP Ref: 305289-19). The solar farm and BESS would be operational for 40 years. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted with this application

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    15 May 2025

  2. Decision: REFUSED

    8 Jul 2025

  3. Decision due

    9 Jul 2025

  4. Appeal submitted

    31 Jul 2025

Application Details

Location
Townland of Ballymoney , Arklow , Co. Wicklow
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Wicklow County Council
Site Area
27.2 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
15 May 2025
Status
APPEALED
Decision
REFUSED
Decision Date
8 July 2025

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
323198-25
Submitted
31 July 2025

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