For development will consist of a ten year permission for a solar farm on a site of approximately 46.0 hectares…

Application details

Planning reference

20897

Council

Kilkenny County Council

Proposal description

For development will consist of a ten year permission for a solar farm on a site of approximately 46.0 hectares consisting of the following up to 293,500m2 of solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted steel frames; electrical substation with electrical control building and associated compound with palisade fence; inverter/transformer stations; underground power and communication cables and ducts; boundary security fencing; new internal access tracks and associated drainage infrastructure; new site entrance to the L6235 public local road; CCTV cameras and all associated site services and works. A Natura Impact Statement accompanies the application.

Location / address

Smithstown, Co.Kilkenny

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

21 Dec 2020

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

17 May 2021

Final grant date

18 Jun 2021