2138: Permission for a development to include a solar farm on an area of approximately 17.6 hectares, comprising photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames, 1 no. onsite 38kV substation, 10 no. single storey inverter/transformer stations, security fencing, a palisade double security gate, 2 no. storage containers, CCTV, a temporary construction stage wheel wash system and all associated ancillary development works. Elgin Energy Services Ltd. are applying for the proposed solar farm to have planning permission that is effective for 10 years (an an operational period of 40 years). A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and will be submitted to the planning authority with the planning application
Ardnehue, and Friarstown, County Carlow
DecisionConditional grant
Decided02 March 2022
Application typePERMISSION
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Site
What is on file
0refusal reasons0conditions8nearby records
Decision details
Core application dates and identifiers from the public planning record.Planning analysis
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Conditions
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Source documents
Original council portal records and source PDFs where available.- Application fileApplication file on www.eplanning.ieSource portal
- Notification Of DecisionSource: carlowcoco.eplanning.ie / C851b54b-8aa7-44bb-a2d5-612c962d6ed9.pdf / Document 112295Source PDF
- Final GrantSource: carlowcoco.eplanning.ie / Aadd7c9c-47b4-4d2e-b3b9-3c66fcdef09c.pdf / Document 112296Source PDF
- F I Request LetterSource: carlowcoco.eplanning.ie / 5a3d84ee-cb9f-4cfc-93fe-c27e8dc9764d.pdf / Document 112292Source PDF
Nearby precedent
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