Planning application · Westmeath County Council

A 10-year planning permission and a 40-year operational life for a solar energy…

Hiskinstown Ballygillin Ballynacor Stonestown Corbetstown Higginstown Sionhill , Hodgestown Dardistown Graffanstown Reynella Balrath East Chanonstown and Clonlost , Co. Westmeath

2560268 · WestmeathLodged
Reference
2560268
Planning authority
Westmeath County Council
Received
30 May 2025
Decision due
14 Jul 2026
Status
Lodged
Site area
157 ha
Further information requested
22 Jul 2025
Further information received
29 Sept 2025

Proposed development

A 10-year planning permission and a 40-year operational life for a solar energy development with a total site area of 157 hectares comprising (i) photovoltaic solar panels on steel mounting frames; (ii) electrical transformer stations; (iii) underground electrical and communications cabling within the proposed development site, private lands and within the carriageway of the L1501, L1505, L5610, L5611 and L5614 public roads; (iv) containerised battery energy storage facility; (v) the upgrade of 4 no. existing site entrances and development of 1 no. new site entrance; (vi) on-site access tracks; (vii) 4 no. temporary construction compounds; (viii) security fencing and gates; (ix) pole-mounted security cameras; and (x) all associated and ancillary site development, landscaping and reinstatement works. This planning application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Report and a Natura Impact Statement.

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The application has been lodged and validated. The council has eight weeks to decide, unless it asks for further information. The council's decision is due by 14 Jul 2026.

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