To amend the design of the approved development (Planning Reference…

Application details

Planning reference

2360185

Council

Wicklow County Council

Proposal description

To amend the design of the approved development (Planning Reference: 17/1497) which comprises a Solar PV Energy Development. Proposed amendments include (1) change in location and size of substation, (2) two additional temporary construction compounds will be located at the site entrances, (3) the number of modules will decrease, (4) the number of pile driven poles will decrease, (5) the size and number of transformer stations will increase, (6) the total fencing area will increase (7) the total amount of fencing posts will increase, (8) up to 21 CCTV cameras will be installed (9) access tracks will be optimised and increased in width and length, and (10) increase in operational lifetime from 25 years to 35years

Location / address

Lands within the townland of Johnstown North, Co. Wicklow

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

27 Jul 2023

Council status

APPLICATION FINALISED

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

16 Apr 2024

Appeal lodged

10 May 2024

Appeal decision

Grant permission with revised conditions

Appeal decision date

28 Feb 2025