Louth County Council grants permission for 4 MW solar farm at Drumcar Road, Dunleer, Co. Louth

In context

It is one of 4 solar farm applications Louth County Council has received in the past twelve months, against 333 nationally. Of the 572 such applications decided by councils in the past three years, 92% were granted.

What happens next

The applicant, or anyone who made a submission on the application, can appeal the decision to An Coimisiún Pleanála within four weeks of 15 August 2024. If no appeal is lodged, the council’s decision stands and a final grant issues.

The development description, as lodged

Verbatim from the Louth County Council register. This is the source for every figure in the story above.

Permission for Solar PV Energy Development of maximum export capacity 4MW to include photovotaic panels on ground mounted frames/support structures; one ESB Networks substation building with a height not exceeding 5.2m; underground cabling and ducting; 3 no. inverter/transformer/storage stations with a height of 2.7m; perimeter (stock proof) security fencing; security cameras; site access; temporary construction compound