Townlands of Commons Carranstown and Platin, accessed off the L1609 Station Road Duleek, County Meath
Proposed development
RED III - Erection of a 19.48 MWp ground-mounted Solar Photovoltaic (PV) farm on lands off Station Road located to the west of Platin Cement Works and associated quarry north of Duleek, Co. Meath. The project will occupy approximately 22.35 hectares of agricultural fields adjacent to the existing cement facility and is designed to directly supply renewable electricity to the plant, thereby improving its energy efficiency and sustainability profile. The development will consist of photovoltaic panels mounted on fixed-tilt frames oriented to the south, with associated underground cabling and electrical infrastructure, including three transformer cabins and inverters. It will also include internal access tracks, a temporary construction compound and set-down area, perimeter security fencing, and CCTV where required. The grid connection will be made via the existing on-site substation at the Irish Cement Plant, enabling the generated power to be consumed on-site. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provision of article 26A of the Planning & Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply.
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Meath County Council
- Decision due
- 5 May 2026
Timeline
Application received
12 Dec 2025
Council asked for further information
30 Jan 2026
Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)
8 Apr 2026
Decision due
5 May 2026
Decision: conditional
1 May 2026
Appeal lodged (PL-501323-MH-26)
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Planning history within 750 m
the erection and operation of a coated road stone plant, and associated ancillary development, including cold feed hoppers, a dryer drum, a mixing tower, finished product storage silos, bitumen storage tanks, conveyors and a control cabin, within the existing permitted quarry footprint
the erection and operation of a coated road stone plant, and associated ancillary development, including cold feed hoppers, a dryer drum, a mixing tower, finished product storage silos, bitumen storage tanks, conveyors and a control cabin, within the existing permitted quarry footprint
the development consists of retention of alterations to existing garage as per previous granted planning application Ref no. LB/161162 and all associated site works
a single storey extension to the rear of the existing house along with external wall insulation and solar panels to the roof. A new domestic garage to the rear and all associated site works
the continuation of the use and further quarrying of limestone within the 57.5Ha site, granted by Substitute consent (PL17.su0088), comprising extraction from a 20.6Ha area which includes a lateral extension of 6.2Ha, using conventional drilling and blasting techniques and mineral reduction using mobile crushing and screening to a depth of 30mAOD. The development includes some 3.4Ha of advanced woodland planting, new administration office and workshop, a weighbridge with an associated dispatch office and ancillary structures to include a wheelwash and the potential in line relocation of 110kv transmission poles and the reuse of the northern void 3.24Ha at a reprofiled level of some 40mAOD using on site overburden to provide for a new low level location for a replacement concrete batching plant for the existing plant (01/4203) and a concrete block making yard with restoration of the lands to biodiverse habitats upon completion of extraction. The application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Asssessment Report and a Natura Impact Statement
installation of a waste water treatment system and polishing filter and the decommissioning and removal of an existing septic tank