20/6891Granted
Lysaghtstown Midleton Co. Cork
A 10 year planning permission for a solar farm consisting of circa 14,600 m2 of solar panels on ground mounted frames, 2 no. single storey electrical inverter/transformer stations, battery storage container, battery control unit, security fencing, satellite pole, CCTV, access tracks, upgrade to existing agricultural field entrance, temporary construction compound, landscaping and all associated ancillary development works. The proposed development is a change of plan to part of the solar farm previously permitted under Cork County Council planning reference 18/6769 and will provide for the omission of the previously permitted 38kV substation and a net decrease in overall panel area of circa 10,800 m2 from that permitted under 18/6769. Construction and operational access will be via the L-7634. The operational lifespan of the solar farm will be 35 years. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application.Decision record indexedDecision19 February 2021View record