A ten-year planning permission for a solar energy development with a total site area of approximately 34 hectares…

Application details

Planning reference

2460131

Council

Meath County Council

Proposal description

A ten-year planning permission for a solar energy development with a total site area of approximately 34 hectares comprising (i) photovoltaic solar panels on steel mounting frames; (ii) electrical inverters; (iii) electrical power stations; (iv) an electrical control building and associated electrical apparatus; (v) underground electrical and communications cabling; (vi) on-site access tracks; (vii) a temporary construction compound; (viii) security fencing and security gates; (ix) pole-mounted security cameras; and (x) all associated and ancillary site development, landscaping and reinstatement works. The operational lifetime of the proposed development is 35-years. This development is related to an activity requiring an Industrial Emissions Licence. This planning application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Report and a Natura Impact Statement

Location / address

Liscartan and Knockumber, Navan, County Meath

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

23 Feb 2024

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

16 Apr 2024

Final grant date

28 May 2024