Planning Application: 2460280 (Carlow County Council )
File Number:
2460280
Application Type:
PERMISSION
Planning Status:
INCOMPLETED APPLICATION
Received Date:
11/09/2024
Decision Due Date:
Validated Date:
Invalidated Date:
13/09/2024
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Submissions By:
15/10/2024
Applicant Details
Applicant name:
Orsted Onshore Ireland Midco Ltd.
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Corresp.
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Applicant Details
Proposed Development
Development Description:
for a ten-year planning permission for a renewable energy development comprising the construction of a c. 63MW solar farm of 118.9ha and associated works in the Townlands of Rathrush, Emlicon and Bendinstown, Co Carlow. The proposed development will consist of:
• A c. 63MW solar farm comprising ground mounted solar photovoltaic panels.
• 15 No. Invertor Combiner Kiosk /Transformers and hardstands.
• 1 No. Ring Main Unit.
• 2 No. spare parts storage containers.
• Provision of site access tracks and upgrading of existing tracks.
• Underground cabling within the solar farm site, in private lands and under the L7111, L7114, L7115 local roads to connect the solar farm field parcels, and to connect the solar farm to the permitted Garreenleen Substation.
• 3 No. temporary construction compounds.
• Demolition of derelict agricultural building and disused silage storage structure.
• Upgrading and widening works at Site entrances.
• All ancillary development including such as an up to 2.4m high stock proof fence, CCTV and drainage infrastructure.
This application is seeking a ten-year permission and a 35-year operational period from the date of overall commissioning of the solar farm.
Development Address:
Rathrush, Emlicon and Bendinstown, Ballon, Co. Carlow
A 10 year Planning Permission for a solar farm which will connect to the national grid on lands with a total area of circa 127 hectares, consisting of solar panels on ground mounted frames, 28 No. single storey electrical inverter/transformer stations and associated equipment container, security fencing, satellite communications pole, CCTV, upgrading to existing access tracks and new access tracks, temporary construction compounds, landscaping and all associated ancillary development works. Construction and operational access will be via entrances from the L-7111 and L-7112. The operational lifespan of the solar farm will be 35 years. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application.
No Environment Impact Assesments Associated with this Application
