Site planning risk brief

For several minor amendments to the previously consented development under Planning Reference 2461749 (by Galway County Council). The amendments comprise the following; Combined central inverters and MV transformers are replaced by separate string inverters and central MV transformers which results in a reduction in the extent of associated hardstanding areas; alteration to Condition 3(a) to extend the operational lifetime of the solar farm from 35 years to 40 years; addition of tables in the former central inverter locations. An updated Natura Impact Statement has been submitted with this application. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply

To construct and complete a Solar PV Energy development with a total site area of circa 56.2 hectares across four sections of land to include, solar PV panels ground mounted on metal support structures, electrical transformer and inverter substation modules, temporary construction compounds, internal access tracks (existing, upgrading and new), site accesses, watercourse crossing infrastructure, security fencing, electrical cabling and ducting, interconnection cabling, CCTV and other ancillary infrastructure, drainage, additional landscaping and habitat enhancement as required and associated site development works. The solar farm would be operational for 35 years. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted with this application

(a) construction of a new dwelling, (b) construction of a domestic garage / store (c) wastewater treatment system with percolation area (d) new site entrance and (e)all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works house & garage 359.71 sqm.

To construct a fully serviced private dwelling house with waste water treatment system and private garage/ store to include all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 206.59 sqm (house) & 53.94 sqm (garage/fuel shed)

Of existing dwelling, domestic garage, septic tank and percolation area on revised site to previously approved Planning Reference 96/1704 and to construct an extension to the existing dwelling

To construct a four bay loose shed and seepage tank