Application description published by Clare County Council.
For a ten year Permission to develop a solar farm on a site located in the townlands of Lissan West and Ballaghafaddy West, Clarecastle. Co. Clare. The proposed solar farm will comprise the construction and operation of solar PV arrays mounted on metal frames on a 33.i Ha site, inclusive of a single electrical control building, onsite substation, up to 8 No. inverter units, up to 1 No. temporary construction areas with ancillary facilities, boundary fencing with CCTV units, use of existing access, an access track and all associated works ( inclusive of gross floor space of proposed works up to 207.6 sqm ). The planning application is accompanied by an environmental report and Stage 1 Screening for Appropriate Assessment
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301778-18Submitted 07 June 2018 / decided 06 February 2019
Status not recordedMODIFIED
Appeal submittedAppeal reference 301778-18
07 June 2018
Appeal decisionMODIFIED
06 February 2019
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Decision details
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Application ref
171001
Received
22 December 2017
Decided
16 May 2018
FI requested
Yes
Authority
Clare County Council
Application type
PERMISSION
Outcome
Conditional grant
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