A proposed extension to the planning approved solar farm (ref TA180167).

Application details

Planning reference

TA201048

Council

Meath County Council

Proposal description

A proposed extension to the planning approved solar farm (ref TA180167). The proposed extension will comprise of photovoltaic panels with a surface area of approx. 28,000 m2 mounted on steel support structures, with associated infrastructure including 5 no. transformer cabins, inverters, temporary construction compound, ducting and electrical cabling, site entrance, boundary security fencing, mounted CCTV cameras, internal access tracks and ancillary works. The solar PV arrays will have a height above ground level of up to 3m and an additional export electrical capacity of up to 4 megawatts. An appropriate period of 10 years (i.e. duration of the planning permission to construct the development) is sought, with an operational life of 30 years after the date of commissioning

Location / address

Friarspark 6th Division, Trim, Co. Meath

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

5 Aug 2020

Council status

APPLICATION FINALISED

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

25 Sept 2020

Appeal lodged

22 Oct 2020

Appeal decision

Grant permission with revised conditions

Appeal decision date

24 May 2021