Permission for a development to include a solar farm on an area of approximately 17.6 hectares…

Application details

Planning reference

2116

Council

Carlow County Council

Proposal description

Permission for a development to include a solar farm on an area of approximately 17.6 hectares, comprising photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames, 1 no. onsite 38kV substation, 10. no single storey inverter/transformer stations, security fencing, a palisade double security gate, 2 no. storage containers, CCTV, a temporary construction stage wheel wash system and all associated 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 40 years). The planning application is accompanied with a Natura Impact Statement.

Location / address

Ardnehue and Friarstown

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

26 Jan 2021