Cookstown Great, Kells, Co. Meath
Proposed development
A ten year permission for a Solar PV Energy Development with associated Battery Energy Storage System on a site of 74.2 hectares comprising: solar panels on ground mounted steel frames, customer substation, switchgear substations, transformers, inverters, energy storage units, BIC Interface Cabinets (BIC) and BESS Inverters, twin MV transformer skid compacts, monitoring house units, spares containers, BESS intake substation and backup generator, new internal access tracks, new site entrances to the L-2813 public local road and the L-28131 public local road, perimeter security fencing, palisade security fencing, security gates, CCTV system, lighting poles, associated drainage infrastructure, associated ducting and electrical ducting, temporary construction compound, underground cables, landscaping, self-contained composting toilet, and all other ancillary and miscellaneous site works including site clearance, all with a 40 year operational period. As part of a separate Strategic Infrastructure Development (SID) planning application, a 110kV electrical substation with electrical control building and associated compound will be submitted to An Bord Pleanála in due course. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Meath County Council
- Decision due
- 31 Jan 2026
Timeline
Application received
20 Dec 2024
Council asked for further information
21 Feb 2025
Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)
28 Nov 2025
Decision due
31 Jan 2026
Decision: refused
28 Jan 2026
Appeal lodged (PL-500857-MH-26)
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Planning history within 750 m
the development consists of a 10 year permission and 35 year operation for a solar farm on two sites: North Parcel (Milltown Townland) approximately 41.2 hectares; South Parcel (Moyagher Lower Townland) approximately 80.3 hectares for a total site area of approximately 121.5 hectares. The proposed development on these two sites comprises; Up to 734,000 sq.m of solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted steel frames, inverter/transformer stations, underground power and communication cables and ducts, boundary security fencing, new internal access tracks, associated drainage infrastructure, new site entrances to the L6835 public local road (North Parcel) and the L8003 public local road (South Parcel), 1 no vehicle passing area on lands adjoining the L6835 local road, CCTV cameras and all associated site services and works. Provision of control building and associated compound within the South Parcel. As part of a separate Strategic Infrastructure Development (SID) planning application, provision of 110KV electrical substation with electrical control building, associated compound with palisade fence and 2 no. overhead line masts, which is to be located within the North Parcel, will be lodged with An Bord Pleanala in due course. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the Application. Significant Further information/Revised plans submitted on this application
a new entrance gate to access my land. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application
the retention consists of an attached Garage (35.7sqm), Shed (4.9sqm) & Utility Room(2.4sqm) to an existing 3 bed house
the retenion consists of an attached Garage (35.7sqm), Shed (4.9sqm) & Utility Room (2.4sqm) to an existing 3 bed house
extension to rear of existing house comprising kitchen, utility, bedroom, hall porch, change of front access and all associated site development
construction of a two storey dwelling, domestic garage, BAF waste water treatment system polishing filter percolation area, new site entrance and all associated site works