A 10 Year Planning Permission for a solar farm and energy storage compound…

Application details

Planning reference

2461084

Council

Meath County Council

Proposal description

A 10 Year Planning Permission for a solar farm and energy storage compound with a total area of circa 164 hectares in the townlands of Fyanstown, Hurdlestown, Kilmainham, Rossmeen and Sedenrath, Kells, County Meath. The proposed development will consist of a solar farm comprising of c. 960,000 sq.m of solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames, associated string inverters mounted to rear of panels and 48 no. single storey electrical transformer stations and 1 no. medium voltage control/switching substation. The energy storage compound will consist of 70 no. containerised energy storage modules and associated plant and equipment, 35 no. transformers and 5 no. auxiliary transformers, 2 no. spare parts containers and 1. no. medium voltage control/switching substation. The overall project will also consist of underground electrical ducting and cabling within the development site and within the R163 and R147 public roads, Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) crossing of the Blackwater River, temporary construction compounds, security fencing, CCTV, access tracks, landscaping, drainage and all ancillary development works and apparatus necessary to facilitate the proposed development. Construction and operational access will be via 3 no. existing entrances from the R147 and R163 which will be upgraded. The operational lifespan of the solar farm will be 40 years and planning permission is requested for this duration. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. Significant Further Information/Revised Plans submitted on this application

Location / address

In the Townlands of, Fyanstown Hurdlestown Kilmainham Rossmeen and Sedenrath, Kells County Meath

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

11 Dec 2024