Amend previously approved planning consent 16/600565 for a grant of a ten-year planning permission for a solar farm…

Application details

Planning reference

2046

Council

Tipperary County Council

Proposal description

Amend previously approved planning consent 16/600565 for a grant of a ten-year planning permission for a solar farm, the development will consist of an increase in the previously approved mega wattage output; amendments to the previously approved site layout including a reduced number of overall panel modules; additional and revised battery storage units; additional and revised designs for inverters and field transformers; the inclusion of switchgear substations; revisions to the panel elevations to include bi-facial panels; revisions to the panel dimensions to include an increased panel (and leg) max height of no more than 2.5m; revisions to the individual panel width and length; and a reduction in the spacing between the panel rows. Permission is also sought to extend the operational lifespan of the solar farm from 30 years to 35 years from commissioning to the grid

Location / address

Monaraha, Cahir, Co. Tipperary

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

22 Jan 2020

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

13 Mar 2020

Final grant date

11 Jun 2020