Site planning risk brief

Permission to amend the design of the previously approved development (planning reference: Cork County Council 17/5799 & an Bord Pleanála ABP-306915-20)which comprises consent for a 67.8 hectare Solar PV farm at Fiddane, Ballyhea Charleville, Co.Cork. The proposed amendments include; (1) increase in number of transformers, (2) reduction in the spacing of Solar PV rows (strings), (3) increase in size and configuration of solar panels, (4) overall increase in solar power generation, (5) change in solar panels tilt (degree), (6) minor reduction in the height of solar array, (7) operational period proposed to be extended from 30 to 40 years. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the planning authority with this application.

Development of a 67.8 hectare Solar PV Farm. The proposed solar farm will consist of the installation of a 30 year operation and subsequent decommissioning of a series of ground mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, mounted on steel support structures 2.1m in height, together with 1 single storey ESB control room, 14 electrical transformation enclosures, underground cabling, CCTV poles and cameras, deer type security fencing, site entrance, hardstanding area, landscaping along part of the northern site boundary and other associated development works, for the purpose of generating renewable energy electricity.

Retention and completion of an extension to gable end of existing dwelling and permission for construction of a new vehicular entrance

The development will consist of:. Construction of 6 no. wind turbines with a blade tip height of 175m, rotor diameter of 150m and a hub height of 100m;. Construction of turbine foundations and crane pad hardstanding areas;. Construction of new site tracks and associated drainage infrastructure;. Upgrading of existing tracks and associated drainage infrastructure where necessary;. Upgrade of entrance onto local road L1322;. All associated drainage and sediment control including the installation of new watercourse or drain crossing and the re-use or upgrading of existing internal watercourse and drain crossings;. Construction of 1 no. permanent onsite 38kV electrical substation to ESBN specifications including: - Control building with welfare facilities; - Electrical infrastructure; - Parking; - Wastewater holding tank; - Rainwater harvesting; - Security fencing; - All associated infrastructure, services and site works.. 1 no temporary construction site compound and associated ancillary infrastructure including parking;. Tree felling to facilitate construction and operation of the proposed development;. Installation of medium voltage (20/33kV) and communication underground cabling between the proposed turbines and the proposed on-site substation and associated ancillary works;. Erection of 1 no. permanent meteorological mast with a height of 100m above ground level and associated access track;. Installation of medium voltage (38kV) underground cabling and associated ancillary works between the proposed on-site substation and the existing Charleville Substation within the townland of Rathnacally. The proposed grid connection will be installed primarily within the public road and will include 2 no. watercourse crossings and the installation of 8 no. pre-cast joint bays;. All associated site development works;. A 10 planning permission and 35 year operational life from the date of commissioning of the entire wind farm. This application for planning permission is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report and Natura Impact Statement.

The installation of two 33kV electricity grid interconnectors with a combined total length of 2,217m of underground cable with a joint bay and 1,146m of over head line supported by 8 triple pole sets and 5 double pole sets, a temporary construction compound and 4 transformer stations. The proposed development is to connect the permitted but not built solar farm development at Fiddane (pl.ref 17/05799 & ABP-308846-20) to the consented but not built Ballyroe solar farm (pl/ref. 20/04041), co.Cork and the proposed solar farm development at Coolcaum to the consented but not built Ballyroe solar farm (pl.Ref 20/04041), co.Cork. The cables will be under public road and private lands. The location of the proposed development is in the townlands of Fiddane, Cooliney, Ballynoran, Coolcaum, and Ballyroe near Charleville. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the planning authority with this application.

Permission for Retention of:- a) Extended roofed cubicle shed, b) Calf rearing shed, c) silage pit. Permission for:- d) Construction of an agricultural shed to include cubicles, feeding area and underground slatted slurry storage tanks, e) Construction of a roofed dungstead, f) Construction of a roofed feed passage and entry race to milking parlour, g) Installation of slats over existing open slurry tank, h) Roofing of existing waiting yard and all associated siteworks. This site lies within the curtilage of a Protected Structure (RPS No.:0020).