Carrickabane, Finnea, Co. Cavan
Proposed development
To seek permission to renew the planning approval granted previously under planning application 16/443 for a solar farm project. The proposed development will consist of a solar PV farm with an export capacity of approximately 4.2MVA comprising photovoltaic panels on ground frames, an enclosed single storey building containing the ESB terminal station and switchgear apparatus, storage container, 4 no. single storey inverter stations, ducting and underground electrical cabling, perimeter fencing, 11 no. mounted CCTV cameras, provision of new access from R194 (and internal access tracks), and all associated site development and landscaping works. The planning application also seeks minor amendments to the dimensions of the approved substation and increase in the operational lifespan of the project from 25 years to 40 years. The proposed development site is located within the townland Carrickabane, Finnea, Co. Cavan approximately 4km to the south of Kilcogy and 1.5km from Lough Sheelin. Access to the site is proposed from the R194 which connects the towns of Granard and Ballyjamesduff. Significant further information and revised plans have been submitted.
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- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Cavan County Council
- Decision due
- 7 Aug 2023
Timeline
Application received
16 Nov 2022
Council asked for further information
19 Jan 2023
Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)
13 Jun 2023
Decision due
7 Aug 2023
Decision: conditional
3 Aug 2023
Appeal decided: conditional (ABP-317916-23)
27 May 2024
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Planning history within 750 m
for the construction of two rooflights in the main roof attic level at the front (South-West) of the house
to erect new dwelling house, domestic garage, entrance, boundary walls, piers with sewerage treatment system & percolation area
for (1) alterations to floor plans and elevations from that previously grated under File Ref: 21/93 and all ancillary site works (2) orientation of the dwelling mirrored from that previously granted (3) revised site layout and (4) all ancillary site works
to retain existing single storey meat processing facility with adjoining two storey butcher's retail unit and offices, detached freezer units, existing entrance, car-parking, deliveries yard, reduced ground levels, sewerage treatment unit and percolation area, services, alterations to site boundaries and all associated siteworks. Planning PERMISSION also sought to construct single storey extension to rear of existing facility, connection to existing services, deliveries yard, service road, new entrance, car-parking and all associated and ancillary works
construct (1) storey and a half type dwelling (2) domestic garage (3) proprietary waste water treatment system (4) new site entrance onto the road and all ancillary site works