A ten year permission for a solar farm on the site of approximately 62.8 hectares consisting of the following; up to 319…

Application details

Planning reference

20187

Council

Louth County Council

Proposal description

A ten year permission for a solar farm on the site of approximately 62.8 hectares consisting of the following; up to 319,500 sqm 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 public local road which connects to the R178 road and 2 no. vehicle passing areas on lands adjoining the public local road; CCTV cameras and all associated site services and works*Significant Further Information submitted 4/11/20 which includes an NIS*

Location / address

Kilcurly, Dundalk, Co Louth

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

16 Mar 2020

Council status

APPLICATION FINALISED

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

18 Dec 2020

Appeal lodged

20 Jan 2021

Appeal decision

Grant permission with conditions

Appeal decision date

2 Nov 2021