For a 10 year planning permission for a solar farm and associated works…

Application details

Planning reference

22163

Council

Carlow County Council

Proposal description

For a 10 year planning permission for a solar farm and associated works, comprising (1) A solar farm which will connect to the national electricity grid on lands with a total area of circa 128 hectares, consisting of solar panels on ground mounted frames, 18 no. single storey electrical inverter/transformer stations, equipment container, underground cabling within the solar farm site and within the N80 and L-3046 public roads to connect solar farm field parcels, security fencing, satellite communications pole, CCTV, access tracks inclusive of 9 no. agricultural bridges (including 1 no. bridge over the river Burrin), temporary construction compounds, landscaping and all associated ancillary development works. (2) minor amendments to a neighbouring solar farm planning permission (Carlow County Council planning reference 20143 & An Bord Pleanala reference: 307891-20) to facilitate future grid connection and additional access tracks for the proposed development. These amendments will comprise of the removal of 1,837 sqm of solar panels, provision of additional access tracks and focused removal of hedgerows to accommodate same, and the laying of 1,788 metres of 33kV underground cabling for the purposes of the future grid connection. (3) Construction and operational access for the solar farm will be via entrances from the L-7111, L-3046 and L-3049. The operational lifespan of the solar farm will be 35 years. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and will be submitted to the planning authority with the application.

Location / address

Ballintrane Ballybrommell Bendinstown Clonmacshane Garreenleen Graiguealug Tinnaclash & Templepeter , Co. Carlow

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

20 May 2022

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

16 Feb 2023

Final grant date

22 Mar 2023

Planning timeline

Key dated milestones from the planning record.

1. Application received

   20 May 2022

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   16 Feb 2023

3. Final grant

   22 Mar 2023