Planning application · Westmeath County Council

development which will consist/consists of: a 10-year permission for the development…

Toor Commons Ballysallagh (Fox) Ballyhug Ballysallagh (Tuite) Ballyhoreen Kill , Balroe Cartron Grange Kildallan North Kildallan Parcellstown Slane More and Walshestown South , Co. Westmeath.

2460050 · WestmeathIn Assessment
Reference
2460050
Planning authority
Westmeath County Council
Received
23 Feb 2024
Decided
10 Sept 2024
Status
In Assessment
Site area
140 ha
Further information requested
18 Apr 2024
Further information received
5 Jul 2024

Proposed development

development which will consist/consists of: a 10-year permission for the development of a solar farm on a site of 140 hectares consisting of the following: 781,578sqm of solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted steel frames; 17 hardstanding locations for the installation of electrical skids; new internal access tracks; underground power and communications cables and ducts, including along the L-5802, R-393, L-5913, L-1811 and the L-5808 public roads; a new access point and an upgrade to an existing access point along the R-393 public road and a new access point along the L-5808 public road; landscaping and biodiversity enhancement measures; boundary fencing; and all associated ancillary development, site works and services. The solar farm will be operational for 40 years

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The council recorded a decision on 10 Sept 2024. The official file has the outcome; a third-party appeal is possible within four weeks of the decision.

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