Permission for Solar Photovoltaic (PV) development within the townland of Clonymeath, Summerhill, Co Meath.

Application details

Planning reference

21546

Council

Meath County Council

Proposal description

Permission for Solar Photovoltaic (PV) development within the townland of Clonymeath, Summerhill, Co Meath. Planning permission is sought for the construction and operation of a solar PV farm consisting of solar arrays on ground mounted steel frames, with a maximum overall height of 3 metres, over an area of 91.9 ha and ancillary equipment including up to 30 no. medium voltage power stations, 1 no. modular Battery Energy Storage Compound (comprising up to 5 no. battery containers) and all other associated site development works and services, including, internal solar PV farm, underground electrical cabling and ducting, 2 no. temporary construction compounds, security fencing, CCTV camera stands, replacement of an existing site entrance with a new gated site entrance via the L2210 local road, provision of new internal access tracks including the upgrading and installation of span bridge structures, site drainage and landscaping, as required to facilitate the development. Planning permission is sought for a period of 10 years with an operational life of 35 years from the date of commissioning. The application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS). Significant Further information/Revised plans submitted on this application

Location / address

Clonymeath, Summerhill, Co Meath

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

25 Mar 2021

Council status

APPLICATION FINALISED

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

29 Sept 2021

Appeal lodged

26 Oct 2021

Appeal decision

Grant permission with revised conditions

Appeal decision date

24 May 2022