Clare, Claremorris, Co. Mayo
Proposed development
10 year planning permission for the construction of a Solar PV farm consisting of up to 19,270 solar photovoltaic (PV) panels. The proposed development will include the installation of solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames/support structures, approximately 40 no. inverters, underground cabling and ducting, security fencing, CCTV cameras, use of existing site entrance, internal access tracks, temporary construction compound and an area of hardstanding for an electrical compound. The electrical compound will consist of six modified shipping containers, four of these units will accommodate the transformer stations with LV Switch Gear and ring main unit, the remaining two containers will serve as communication and storage containers. The proposed development includes the above as well as drain reprofiling and settlement pond as part of peatland restoration works, landscaping, bio-diversity enhacement measures and all other associated site excavation, infrastructural and site development works above and below ground. The operational lifespan of the solar PV development will be 35 years. A NIS accompanies the planning application
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Mayo County Council
- Decision due
- 5 Nov 2024
Timeline
Application received
13 Jun 2024
Council asked for further information
2 Aug 2024
Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)
9 Oct 2024
Decision due
5 Nov 2024
Decision: conditional
29 Oct 2024
Grant issued
29 Nov 2024
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Planning history within 750 m
Permission for development at Kilcolman (& Ballyhaunis) Road, Claremorris, Co. Mayo, comprising: 1. Construction of a housing development of 52 no. dwellings comprised of 16 no. houses (three-bed & two-storey in 4 no. terraces of four) and 36 no. apartments (24 no. one bed & 12 no. two bed in three buildings ranging from two to three storeys); 2. Pedestrian and vehicular access to Kilcolman Road via (and including construction of extension to) existing access road serving the adjoining Lidl store; 3. Pedestrian / cycle access via access way to Ballyhaunis Road; and, 4. Associated development and works including hard and soft landscaping, internal roads / footpaths / shared spaces, cycle and car parking, public, communal and private amenity and open spaces, communal bin and/or bike stores, boundary treatments, public lighting and all other ancillary works above and below ground including infrastructure for and connections to water supply, surface water, wastewater, electrical and utility services (including provision for substation or cabinetry / equipment as may be required).
Construction of dwelling house and ancillary storage shed as shown on plans and all ancillary site developments
create access to property together with all ancillary site works and services
THE DEVELOPMENT CONSISTS OF THE RETENTION OF REVISED SITE BOUNDARIES FOR THE EXISTING HOUSE AND BASEMENT AS GRANTED UNDER P04/3227
Planning Permission to demolish shed and part of existing dwelling house, renovate existing dwelling house, construct extension, alter elevations, new entrance access and connect to public sewer all as per drawing documentation submitted together with all ancillary site works and services
The construction of 4 No. detached houses with one common access onto the N60, together with all ancillary site works and services