For the construction of a 170 kW photovoltaic ground mounted solar array consisting of 432 Q-Cell 400 watt panels…

Application details

Planning reference

23186

Council

Galway County Council

Proposal description

For the construction of a 170 kW photovoltaic ground mounted solar array consisting of 432 Q-Cell 400 watt panels mounted on lightweight galvanised frames on lands north of the existing staff office. The works include the erection of a timber post and rail fence and a 140 meter long underground trench to connect the solar array to the existing above ground plant room. The works are within the curtilage of Ballynahinch Castle Hotel, a Protected Structure

Location / address

Ballynahinch Castle Hotel, Recess Connemara, Co. Galway

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

10 May 2023

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

4 Jul 2023

Final grant date

14 Aug 2023