7 MW solar farm comprising approximately 20,000 photovoltaic panels on ground mounted…
Newdown , The Downs , Mullingar
Proposed development
Permission for a 7 MW solar farm comprising approximately 20,000 photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames within total site area of 9.3 hectares, 5 no. single storey inverter/transformer stations, security fencing, CCTV, access road from existing car park area and all associated ancillary development works
What happens next
Permission was granted on 8 Jan 2024. Third parties may appeal within four weeks; after that the permission is final and works can start once a commencement notice is lodged.
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