Planning precedent report

Planning permission to modify a previously granted planning permission to facilitate an increased output from 10 MW to 20MW at the Coppenagh Solar Park development permitted pursuant to permission ref no: 22/272. Increased output is being facilitated arising from improved technological advancements and availability of Grid Capacity. No other alterations to design, siting layout etc are proposed.

Application for a five year planning permission for the development of the following elements: The erection and operation of a photovoltaic energy development which includes the erection of a c.20.9 ha fixed panels on ground mounted frames with an export capacity of c. ten mega-watt, 1no. energy storage compound, customer switchgear container, 1no. DSO substation which will be connected to the national grid, electrical transformer and inverter units on an overall site area of c. 22.45 ha, underground cabling and ducting, spare equipment container, boundary fencing, security entrance gates, CCTV, internal access road and all associated ancillary activities. The proposed development will have a projected lifespan of 35 years.

To construct a single storey extension to the side and rear of existing single storey dwelling, a single storey shed to the rear of existing dwelling, new waste water treatment system and percolation area, new bored well, widening of existing entrance and all associated site works

The construction of: 1) a new single story dwelling house, domestic garage, domestic well, onsite wastewater treatment plant and percolation area, along with all associated site and landscaping works, 2 ) New Agricultural Farm Yard consisting of, Agricultural shed with slatted tank, lay back, livestock handling facility and hay storage, a stable block and machinery store shed, dung stand, bailed silage stand, enclosed yard and hard standing area, 3) Alteration and relocation of existing lane entrance from public road

A detached home office, WC, gym, garage area to the front with attic storage and all associated site works to the rear of existing two storey dwelling

A storey and a half extension to existing cottage and detached garden room to the rear of existing dwelling and all associated site works