A 10 year planning permission for a solar farm consisting of circa 14,600 m2 of solar panels on ground mounted frames…

Application details

Planning reference

20/6891

Council

Cork County Council

Proposal description

A 10 year planning permission for a solar farm consisting of circa 14,600 m2 of solar panels on ground mounted frames, 2 no. single storey electrical inverter/transformer stations, battery storage container, battery control unit, security fencing, satellite pole, CCTV, access tracks, upgrade to existing agricultural field entrance, temporary construction compound, landscaping and all associated ancillary development works. The proposed development is a change of plan to part of the solar farm previously permitted under Cork County Council planning reference 18/6769 and will provide for the omission of the previously permitted 38kV substation and a net decrease in overall panel area of circa 10,800 m2 from that permitted under 18/6769. Construction and operational access will be via the L-7634. 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

Lysaghtstown Midleton Co. Cork

Applicant

Terra Solar II Limited

Agent

Conor Frehill

Application type

Permission

Received / registered

13 Jan 2021

Valid date

14 Jan 2021

Council decision

Conditional Permission

Council decision date

19 Feb 2021

Final grant date

25 Mar 2021

Grid reference

185060.82, 75690.58