Planning precedent report

For a 10 year planning permission for a solar farm and associated works, comprising (1) A solar farm which will connect to the national electricity grid on lands with a total area of circa 128 hectares, consisting of solar panels on ground mounted frames, 18 no. single storey electrical inverter/transformer stations, equipment container, underground cabling within the solar farm site and within the N80 and L-3046 public roads to connect solar farm field parcels, security fencing, satellite communications pole, CCTV, access tracks inclusive of 9 no. agricultural bridges (including 1 no. bridge over the river Burrin), temporary construction compounds, landscaping and all associated ancillary development works. (2) minor amendments to a neighbouring solar farm planning permission (Carlow County Council planning reference 20143 & An Bord Pleanala reference: 307891-20) to facilitate future grid connection and additional access tracks for the proposed development. These amendments will comprise of the removal of 1,837 sqm of solar panels, provision of additional access tracks and focused removal of hedgerows to accommodate same, and the laying of 1,788 metres of 33kV underground cabling for the purposes of the future grid connection. (3) Construction and operational access for the solar farm will be via entrances from the L-7111, L-3046 and L-3049. 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.

Permission for development consisting of an agricultural shed for the storage of straw. Permission is also sought to relocate a utility pole to site boundary along with all associated site

Permission to construct a new lean-to extension to existing agricultural sheds and all associated works at existing farmyard

A) Planning permission to construct new agricultural shed, with associated holding tanks, yards and aprons. B) Permission to construct new dwelling house, domestic garage, install ETU with percolation area, and form new entrance with all associated site works

Permission for the construction of a four-bedroom, single storey residential dwelling, including roof lights; and a detached single storey domestic garage. Other works as part of the development include: EN certified wastewater treatment system and associated EPA compliant soil polishing filter; soakways; bore well; new vehicular entrance; landscaping; boundary treatment; and all associated works to facilitate the development.

The construction of a single storey dwelling, garage, wastewater treatment system & polishing filter, bored well, new splayed entrance and all associated site works.