the development will consist of: (i) An extension to the permitted Clonymeath Solar Farm (Pl. Ref: 21/546, ABP Ref. 311760, Pl. Ref: 24/60288) comprising the construction and operation of a solar photovoltaic (PV) farm consisting of solar arrays on ground mounted steel frames with a maximum overall height of 3 metres above ground; (ii) 11 no. medium voltage power stations, underground electrical cabling and ducting, security fencing and CCTV stands; (iii) Provision of new internal access tracks and upgrading of existing access tracks, linking with the access track permitted under Planning Reference 21/546, ABP Reference 311760; (iv) Temporary construction compound with temporary site offices and staff facilities; (v) Construction and operational access will be provided via the existing farm entrance off the L2210, to the east of the site; (vi) The removal of the existing hedgerow and boundary wall in the field opposite the existing farm entrance to provide for sufficient sightlines; (vii) The hedgerow will be reinstated set back from the roadside to maintain the necessary sightlines; (viii) Site drainage and; (ix) All ancillary site development works and apparatus.Planning permission is sought for a period of 10 years with an operational life of 35 years from the date of commissioning
Development Address:
Townlands of Clonymeath and Arodstown, Summerhill, Co. Meath
permission for Solar Photovoltaic (PV) development within the townland of Clonymeath, Summerhill, Co Meath. Planning permission is sought for the construction and operation of a solar PV farm consisting of solar arrays on ground mounted steel frames, with a maximum overall height of 3 metres, over an area of 91.9 ha and ancillary equipment including up to 30 no. medium voltage power stations, 1 no. modular Battery Energy Storage Compound (comprising up to 5 no. battery containers) and all other associated site development works and services, including, internal solar PV farm, underground electrical cabling and ducting, 2 no. temporary construction compounds, security fencing, CCTV camera stands, replacement of an existing site entrance with a new gated site entrance via the L2210 local road, provision of new internal access tracks including the upgrading and installation of span bridge structures, site drainage and landscaping, as required to facilitate the development. Planning permission is sought for a period of 10 years with an operational life of 35 years from the date of commissioning. The application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS). Significant Further information/Revised plans submitted on this application
No Environment Impact Assesments Associated with this Application
