Site planning risk brief

Construction of a Solar PV development, a Battery Energy Storage System facility (BESS) and all ancillary works on a ca. 65.4 ha site consisting of: Solar PV panels laid out in arrays across the Site; A 38kV substation building ((13.8 (l) and 7.4 (w)) and associated compound area, a transformer unit (ca. 5.8m x ca. 8.45m) and associated bund; 192 number Battery Energy Storage System units comprising 22 modules (ca. 3.1m x ca.3.1m); 6 MV Skid/Power Hubs (ca. 9.45m x ca.2.1m), 24 number inverter units (ca. 3m x ca.2.6m); Upgrade of 1 No. existing Site entrance; 1 No. temporary construction compound; Electrical and communications cabling; Pole-mounted security cameras; Perimeter security fencing (2m high) and security gates; Internal access tracks; All associated ancillary development, landscaping and reinstatement works. The operational lifetime of the proposed development will be 40-years. A Natura Impact Statement will accompany the planning application

Temporary period of up to 5 years, of a new electricity double circuit transmission tower approximately 52 metres high at a position located between tower numbers 3 and 4 along the existing 220 kV Donard test (non energised) overhead line (OHL), and it will be used as part of an uprate trial along this test OHL, the permanent replacement of the existing single circuit tower number 3 with a new, upgraded single circuit tower of similar design and dimensions, approximately 35m in height, additional ancillary temporary development includes 3 no temporary pole structures, 2 no line puller / tensioners located either side of the proposed tower, a temporary landmat access road approximately 400m long and 5m wide, hardstanding areas with a combined area of approximately 840 sqm, a self contained pre fabricated site office of area 291 sqm, fencing and all other ancillary site works. The line will remain non-energised for the duration of the trial and following the conclusion of the development

Construction of a two-bedroom, single storey extension, with kitchen, living and dining area, and boot room, to the existing single-storey two-bedroom (with additional home office) bungalow, decommissioning of the of existing septic tank, and replacement with a new foul water treatment system and polishing filter. The proposed extension also includes provision for solar panels, site works including surface water drainage and landscaping, and all ancillary works

Single storey extension with two bedrooms, kitchen-dining area, boot room and bathroom. Decommissioning of the existing septic tank and replacement with new foul water treatment system and polishing filter. Demolishing of existing horse stables, site works, surface water drainage and landscaping

Construction of a one-bed, single storey community dwelling for the use of persons with an intellectual or physical disability or mental illness, addition of 3 car parking spaces & all site works associated with the above-mentioned development

Change of use (removal of condition2 of Planning Reg 04/627) from restricted use to use by all classes of persons