10 Year Planning Permission sought for solar PV development to be developed as an extension of the solar PV development…

Application details

Planning reference

22534

Council

Louth County Council

Proposal description

10 Year Planning Permission sought for solar PV development to be developed as an extension of the solar PV development permitted under Ref. No. 21/631 on a site with a total area of c.81.37ha and comprising: 1. Formation of a new entrance off the L5154 (Drumgoolan) to provide the main entrance to the proposed PV development and associated works; 2. Solar panels on ground mounted frames over an area of c.54.51ha, 30 no. single storey electrical inverter/transformer units, a containerised switch gear unit, security fencing, CCTV system with pole mounted cameras and landscaping; 3. Underground grid connection cables connecting to the substation cable connection permitted under planning ref. no. 21/631 (and thereafter ultimately connecting to Louth(Monvallet) 275kv substation); 4. A temporary construction compound; and 5. All ancillary development works. The operational lifespan of the solar PV development will be 35 years. A Natura Impact Statement will accompany this application

Location / address

Toomes Tullycahan Drumgoolan Muff, Drumgowna and Hoarstone, Co Louth

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

1 Jul 2022

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

14 Dec 2022

Final grant date

23 Jan 2023