For a 10 year planning permission for the development of a solar PV farm at a site in the townlands of Cuilnacappy, Park…

Application details

Planning reference

2360875

Council

Galway County Council

Proposal description

For a 10 year planning permission for the development of a solar PV farm at a site in the townlands of Cuilnacappy, Park, Moneenroe & Gortnalavey, near Creggs village, Co. Galway. The solar farm will have an operational lifespan of 40 years & a maximum export capacity of 75MW of electricity. The development will comprise the installation of photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames in rows, ancillary cabling & electrical infrastructure including approx. 18no. inverter station locations (with option for two stations at each location), ducting & underground cabling; provision of new internal access tracks; storage containers; perimeter fencing, pole mounted CCTV cameras; vehicular access via 2no. access points, one comprising an upgrade of an existing agricultural access directly to the L2316 & one via an upgraded existing private road which adjoins the L2316 adjacent to its junction with the R362; proposed new passing bay on this private road; 1no. further alternative vehicular access point at a new vehicular entrance to the L2316; & all associated site development & landscaping works, all on a site of approx. 107.4ha. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in relation to the project & will be submitted to the planning authority with the planning application

Location / address

Cuilnacappy Park Moneenroe and Gortnalavey , near Creggs , Co. Galway

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

28 Jul 2023

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

8 Feb 2024

Final grant date

18 Mar 2024

Planning timeline

Key dated milestones from the planning record.

1. Application received

   28 Jul 2023

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   8 Feb 2024

3. Final grant

   18 Mar 2024