The development of grid connection infrastructure comprising the laying of c.

Application details

Planning reference

2360313

Council

Wicklow County Council

Proposal description

The development of grid connection infrastructure comprising the laying of c. 4.43 kilometres (4,430 metres) of 38kV underground electricity cables in ducts and associated infrastructure substantially under public roads to connect the solar photovoltaic (“PV”) energy development on lands at Garrymore Upper, Rathdrum Co. Wicklow approved under Register Reference 16/1099: PL 27.247942 to a new electricity substation adjacent to the ESB Rathdrum 38kV Substation to the south of Zoetis Belgium SA, The Copse, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow (part of site that is subject to an Industrial Emissions Licence)

Location / address

In or in the vicinity of the townlands of Garrymore Upper Ballyteige Tansleyclose Knocakadosan Ballygannon Ballinderry Upper Ballinderry Lower and Copse , Co. Wicklow

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

27 Sept 2023

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

21 Nov 2023

Final grant date

3 Jan 2024

Planning and construction timeline

Key dated milestones from planning, appeal and official building-control records.

1. Application received

   27 Sept 2023

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   21 Nov 2023

3. Final grant

   3 Jan 2024

4. Works commenced

   14 Apr 2025Official NBCO/BCMS data

5. Completion certificate validated (1 unit)

   9 Jan 2026Official NBCO/BCMS data