Application description published by Carlow County Council.
A 10 year Planning Permission for a solar farm which will connect to the national grid on lands with a total area of circa 127 hectares, consisting of solar panels on ground mounted frames, 28 No. single storey electrical inverter/transformer stations and associated equipment container, security fencing, satellite communications pole, CCTV, upgrading to existing access tracks and new access tracks, temporary construction compounds, landscaping and all associated ancillary development works. Construction and operational access will be via entrances from the L-7111 and L-7112. The operational lifespan of the solar farm will be 35 years. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application.
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ABP-307891-20Submitted 10 August 2020 / decided 28 September 2021
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Decision details
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Application ref
20143
Received
11 May 2020
Decided
16 July 2020
FI requested
No
Authority
Carlow County Council
Application type
PERMISSION
Outcome
refused
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