Site planning risk brief

A solar photovoltaic panel array consisting of up to approximately 68,000 m2 of solar panels on ground mounted steel frames, 2 no. substation buildings, 3 no. transformer units, 1 no. storage & control cabin, 1 no. storage & combined substation cabin, underground cable and ducts, boundary security fence, new internal tracks, CCTV and all associated site services and works. Planning Permission is sought for a period of 10 years.

Permission for modifications to permitted solar farm (Pl.Reg.No. 17/4596). The modifications are within the boundary of the permitted development and will comprise of: 1) The amendment of the design and layout of the permitted on-site 20kV substation to adhere to modern ESB standards, 2) Amendments include exclusion of the permitted 2 no. switch rooms and the development of 1 no. combined switch room (55.19sq.m) and other minor amendments, 3) The proposed development includes all associated site works and ancillary infrastructure.

1. Construction of agricultural building for the storage of straw & ancillary dry goods, agricultural machinery, along with the storage of vintage tractors & machinery for personal use. 2. Upgrading of existing entrance to the proposed development along with associated site works.

To create a temporary surface treatment for the purpose of commercial storage of articulated truck trailers, a new vehicular entrance, palisade boundary fencing and associated site works. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application.

Create a temporary surface treatment for the purpose of commercial storage of articulated truck trailers, a new vehicular entrance, palisade boundary fencing and associated site works.

Permission for the construction of an electrical compound and associated site development works. The proposed electrical compound will include an ESB control building, Merck customer building, 2 no. 38kV transformers and all ancillary bunds, equipment, access roads, lighting and fencing. The proposed development is for a new build on an existing manufacturing establishment site to which the Major Accident Directive applies. The Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. The Natura Impact Statement will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy during office hours at the offices of the Planning Authority. The establishment holds an Industrial Emissions Licence that is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Under the proposed development the site will remain in compliance with all regulatory requirements under existing licence condition.