Site planning risk brief

Modifications to the permitted solar farm (Pl. Ref. No.: 17/6784, ABP Ref. PL04.303013). The modifications are within the boundary of the permitted development and will consist of: i) Changes to the layout and dimensions of the permitted solar photovoltaic layout which will decrease the solar photovoltaic footprint from c. 159,100 sq.m of solar panels, to c. 145,000 sq.m of solar panels on ground mounted frames (this modification is to allow for the inclusion of a proposed 110kV substation and grid connection which will be subject to a separate application); ii) Amendments to the internal track layout and the removal of the permitted battery storage unit; iii) 6 no. single storey inverter/transformer stations (reduced from 10 no. permitted inverter/transformer stations). Permission is also sought for the provision of a 33kV internal network cable (c. 3,760m underground with c. 114m of overhead line) linking the Ballinrea solar farm with the Ballinvuskig solar farm (c. 1.74 km to the northwest). The proposed development includes all associated site works and ancillary infrastructure. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and the NIS will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application.

A solar farm consisting of circa 159,100 m2 of solar panels on ground mounted frames, 1 no. substation, 10 no. single storey inverter/transformer stations, battery storage module and associated equipment building, security fencing, satellite pole, CCTV and all associated ancillary development works. Construction and operational access to the site will be via the existing entrance from the L2464.

Construction of a dwelling house, a garage for domestic purpose, installation of a domestic water treatment system, construction of a new vehicular entrance and to carry out all associated site works.

The construction of a single dwelling house, the construction of a detached domestic garage, the closure of the existing site entrance, the construction of a new site entrance, the installation of a new connection to public water mains, the installation of a wastewater treatment unit and associated raised soil polishing filter, and all ancillary works.

Dwelling house and all associated site development works.

Permission for the construction of the proposed development on agricultural land will comprise of the following; A Battery Energy Storage System with associated infrastructure including a new internal access road approximately 0.8km in length, a 1.6km 33kV double circuit underground cable grid connection to be permitted Ballinrea Solar Farm 110kV substation (Planning ref ABP-317706), to be installed in an excavated trench including underground ducting; modular office and welfare buildings, three steel storage containers and all associated site development and reinstatement works