Site planning risk brief

Permission for a solar farm consisting of circa 235,500 m2 of solar panels on ground mounted frames, 1 no. single storey 38 kV substation and associated electrical compound, 15 no. single storey electrical inverter/transformer stations, battery storage module and associated equipment container, security fencing, satellite pole, CCTV, landscaping and all associated ancillary development works. Construction and operational access will be via existing field entrances from the L-7634. The operational lifespan of the solar farm will be 35 years.

A 10 year planning permission for a solar farm consisting of circa 14,600 m2 of solar panels on ground mounted frames, 2 no. single storey electrical inverter/transformer stations, battery storage container, battery control unit, security fencing, satellite pole, CCTV, access tracks, upgrade to existing agricultural field entrance, temporary construction compound, landscaping and all associated ancillary development works. The proposed development is a change of plan to part of the solar farm previously permitted under Cork County Council planning reference 18/6769 and will provide for the omission of the previously permitted 38kV substation and a net decrease in overall panel area of circa 10,800 m2 from that permitted under 18/6769. Construction and operational access will be via the L-7634. 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.

A 10 year planning permission for 2 no.33kv underground electricity interconnector cables of c.2.59 km in length to be provided predominantly in excavated trenches and include associated underground ducting, joint bays, communication chambers and all associated site development and reinstatement works. The proposed development provides for a change of plan to part of the solar farm previously permitted under Cork County Council planning reference 18/6769 (as amended by 20/6891), 19/5729 and 19/6882 and will provide for the laying of underground interconnector cabling between inverters permitted under these applications. The works will be carried out within the solar farm boundary, on private lands and within the public road. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application.

Development comprising the raising and recontouring of lands through the importation of 27,307 cu m of inert soil and stone material in order to improve the agricultural safety, drainage characteristics and productivity of 1.88 hectares of agricultural lands. The proposed development will take place in conjunction with the alteration and enhancement of the existing agricultural site entrance and the construction of earthen berms on the western site boundary along with the installation silt fences, temporary haul road and a wheel wash as well as all ancillary site development works. This planning application will be accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement.

A 10 year planning permission for a solar farm consisting of up to 172,000 m2 of solar panels on ground mounted frames, 9 no. single storey electrical inverter/transformer stations, storage unit, security fencing, satellite pole, CCTV, landscaping and all associated ancillary development works. Construction and operational access will be via existing field entrance from the L-36172. The project will connect with and represents an extension to the adjacent solar farm permitted under planning references 18/6769 and 19/05729. The operational lifespan of the solar farm will be 35 years.

Construction of a single storey extension to the front of the existing dwellinghouse, alterations to existing elevations and all associated site works.