For proposed works which will include a solar farm on an area of approximately 27.0 hectares…

Application details

Planning reference

1946

Council

Carlow County Council

Proposal description

For proposed works which will include a solar farm on an area of approximately 27.0 hectares, comprising photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames, 1 No., onsite 38kV substation, an energy storage system (4 No. units), 10 No. single storey inverter/transformer stations, security fencing, a palisade double security gate, 2 No. storage containers, CCTV, a temporary construction stage wheelwash system and all ancillary development works. Elgin Energy Services Ltd are applying for the proposed solar farm to have planning permission that is effective for 10 years (and an operational period of 35 years). The planning application incudes a Natura Impact Statement

Location / address

Friarstown, Killerig, Co. Carlow

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

12 Feb 2019

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

6 Mar 2020

Final grant date

4 Jun 2020