Micknanstown, Ardcath, Co. Meath
Proposed development
The development will consist of planning permission for 0.8MW kWp (kilowatt – peak ) solar photovoltaic ( PV ) array designed to meet the operational needs of Boyne Valley Meats on a 1.26 hectare site. The proposed development also includes; (a) up to 3,820 sq. metres of solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted steel frames, (b) electrical equipment pad, (c) underground power and communication cables and ducts, (d) boundary security fencing, (e) 5 metre buffer zone all round site perimeter, (f) temporary construction compound, (g) set-back of existing agricultural entrance for temporary access from L50461 public road (h) connection to existing sub-station previously granted permission under planning reference 23/1114. (i) all associated site works
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Meath County Council
- Decision due
- 8 Sept 2025
Timeline
Application received
7 May 2025
Council asked for further information
24 Jun 2025
Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)
12 Aug 2025
Decision due
8 Sept 2025
Decision: conditional
4 Sept 2025
Grant issued
20 Oct 2025
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Planning history within 750 m
the development will consist of two storey extension to the rear of existing meat processing building for new staff welfare area to include toilets, changing and wash area at ground floor level and storage area for packaging at first floor level together with modifications to existing elevations and plan layout and all associated site works
the development consists of the construction of a new dwelling with associated waste water treatment plant and percolation area. A new domestic entrance and the relocation of the existing agricultural entrance including all associated site works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application
The development will consist of planning permission for 0.8MW kWp (kilowatt – peak ) solar photovoltaic ( PV ) array designed to meet the operational needs of Boyne Valley Meats on a 1.26 hectare site. The proposed development also includes; (a) up to 3,820 sq. metres of solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted steel frames, (b) electrical equipment pad, (c) underground power and communication cables and ducts, (d) boundary security fencing, (e) 5 metre buffer zone all round site perimeter, (f) temporary construction compound, (g) set-back of existing agricultural entrance for temporary access from L50461 public road (h) connection to existing sub-station previously granted permission under planning reference 23/114 (i) all associated site works.
the development will consist of construction of farmyard complex to include slatted cattle shed, cattle handling area and crush, dry cattle shed, straw storage area, feed / machinery store, silage and maize pit, effluent tanks and concrete yard area. The development also includes new internal access roadway to connect with the existing access road and entrance to Boyne Valley Meats and all associated site works
the development will consist of construction of farmyard complex to include slatted cattle shed, cattle handling area and crush, dry cattle shed, straw storage area, feed / machinery store, silage and maize pit, effluent tanks and concrete yard area. The development also includes new internal access roadway to connect with the existing access road and entrance to Boyne Valley Meats and all associated site works
the construction of a double ESB MV Sub Station