A 10 year permission for the construction of a Solar Farm PV Energy Development…

Application details

Planning reference

196168

Council

Westmeath County Council

Proposal description

A 10 year permission for the construction of a Solar Farm PV Energy Development comprising installation of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) panels on ground mounted frames/support structures within existing field boundaries; underground cabling and ducting including along the R446, the L1007 and the L5008; 40 No. inverter/transformer units; 1 No. customer control building; 1 No. communications and storage building; site perimeter (stock-proof) security fencing; CCTV security cameras; new construction site entrance and road crossing point on the L5008, upgraded access points and internal site access tracks; section of asphalt road widening along the L5008 north of the R446 to facilitate construction access; landscaping including screen planting; and all associated site development works. A number of temporary construction compounds will also be provided

Location / address

Clonfad Enniscoffey or Caran, Hightown or Ballyoughter Lowtown or Balleighter, Pass of Kilbride and Rattin

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

25 Jun 2019

Council status

APPLICATION FINALISED

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

1 Nov 2019

Appeal lodged

22 Nov 2019

Appeal decision

Grant permission with conditions

Appeal decision date

25 Aug 2020