The development will consist of planning permission for 0.8MW kWp (kilowatt – peak ) solar photovoltaic ( PV ) array…

Application details

Planning reference

2560454

Council

Meath County Council

Proposal description

The development will consist of planning permission for 0.8MW kWp (kilowatt – peak ) solar photovoltaic ( PV ) array designed to meet the operational needs of Boyne Valley Meats on a 1.26 hectare site. The proposed development also includes; (a) up to 3,820 sq. metres of solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted steel frames, (b) electrical equipment pad, (c) underground power and communication cables and ducts, (d) boundary security fencing, (e) 5 metre buffer zone all round site perimeter, (f) temporary construction compound, (g) set-back of existing agricultural entrance for temporary access from L50461 public road (h) connection to existing sub-station previously granted permission under planning reference 23/1114. (i) all associated site works

Location / address

Micknanstown , Ardcath , Co. Meath

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

7 May 2025

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

4 Sept 2025

Final grant date

20 Oct 2025

Planning timeline

Key dated milestones from the planning record.

1. Application received

   7 May 2025

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   4 Sept 2025

3. Final grant

   20 Oct 2025