22118: The proposed works will include a solar farm on an area of approximately 14.16 hectares, comprising photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames, 4 no. single storey inverter/transformer stations, 1 no. single storey terminal stations, 1 no. single storey electrical switch room, 1 no. storage container, security fencing, CCTV and all associated ancillary development works. Elgin Energy Services Ltd. are applying for the proposed solar farm to have planning permission that is effective for 10 years (and an operation period of 40 years)
Kilcarrig, Bagnelstown, Co. Carlow
DecisionConditional grant
Decided08 March 2023
Application typePERMISSION
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Original council portal records and source PDFs where available.- Application fileApplication file on www.eplanning.ieSource portal
- Notification Of DecisionSource: carlowcoco.eplanning.ie / 95dc7c18-0a7e-4dcb-96be-e6e5299f8f89.pdf / Document 93092Source PDF
- Final GrantSource: carlowcoco.eplanning.ie / Ac03295b-87db-4446-9f97-9f8a0fdbb8e5.pdf / Document 96460Source PDF
- Planners ReportSource: carlowcoco.eplanning.ie / 0ae584ab-dc3e-4120-99b2-4ca418357a92.pdf / Document 97817Source PDF
- F I Request LetterSource: carlowcoco.eplanning.ie / 7e7a0dcf-c516-440a-a5bc-4a431b195ba9.pdf / Document 93085Source PDF
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