Planning application · Wexford County Council

Erect 44,172.66 m2 of photovoltaic panels on a ground mounted system and carport system…

Rochestown, Drinagh

20231164 · WexfordGrantedAppealed
Reference
20231164
Planning authority
Wexford County Council
Received
28 Sept 2023
Decided
12 Jan 2024
Status
Granted
Site area
14.3 ha
Further information requested
22 Nov 2023
Further information received
13 Dec 2023

Proposed development

Permission to erect 44,172.66 m2 of photovoltaic panels on a ground mounted system and carport system. The development will comprise of a 5.48 MWp Solar PV farm on site with all associate works. These solar arrays include; 38,638.82m2 solar array on a ground mounted system, located to the west of the company buildings; 4,291.36 m2 solar array on a ground mounted system, situated to the southeast of the company buildings; and 1,242.48 m2 solar array on a carport mounted system, positioned to the south of the company buildings. The development will comprise of photovoltaic panels with ground mounted frames and carport structures together with all ancillary cabling and electrical infrastructure; 1 no. transformer cabin; 1 no. spare parts cabin; using all temporary ways, temporary construction compound/ set-down area. We will submit a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) to the planning authority in connection with the application.

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