Pitch Lane, Kilmainham, Kells Co. Meath

RED III APPLICATION- A solar farm and energy storage compound with a total area of circa 137 hectares. The proposed development will consist of a solar farm comprising of c. 462,660 sq.m of solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames, associated string inverters mounted to rear of panels and 41 no. single storey electrical transformer stations and 1 no. medium voltage control/switching substation. The energy storage compound will consist of 70 no. containerised energy storage modules and associated plant and equipment, 35 no. transformers and 5 no. auxiliary transformers, 2 no. spare parts containers and 1. no. medium voltage control/switching substation. The overall project will also consist of underground electrical ducting and cabling within the development site and within the R163 and R147 public roads, Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) crossing of the Blackwater River, temporary construction compounds, security fencing, CCTV, access tracks, landscaping, drainage and all ancillary development works and apparatus necessary to facilitate the proposed development. Construction and operational access will be via 2 no. existing entrances from the R147 and R163 which will be upgraded. The operational lifespan of the solar farm will be 40 years and planning permission is requested for this duration. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. The NIS includes an assessment of the grid connection for the solar farm project comprising a 110kV electricity substation and ‘loop-in / loop-out’ grid connection cabling to the existing Arvagh/Navan 110kV overhead line which will be the subject of an application to An Coimisiún Pleanála and is situated in the townland of Kilmainham, Kells, Co. Meath. 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 provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply.

EXTENSION OF DURATION OF PLANNING PERMISSION REF NO: KA191576 - a two storey dwelling house, domestic garage, new entrance off existing access laneway and to install a sewerage treatment system with percolation area together with all associated works.

permission for (a) change of use from existing Farm Building to domestic dwelling (b) demolish existing single storey extension to front of building (c) construct a single store extension to rear & side of existing structure, (d) install new proprietary wastewater treatment system & all associated site development works

a new single storey extension to the rear, front and side of an existing residential dwelling, elevational changes, internal layout reconfiguration and all ancillary site works, including the upgrading of the existing septic tank to a new on-site wastewater treatment system

the development will consist of the following works; (a) construct an all weather training pitch (24m x 40m). (b) erect 2.4m high perimeter wire fence within additional 3.6m high netting installed above wire fencing to the boundaries of the new pitch, (6.0m high in total). (c) associated 12m high floodlighting to training pitch (d) erect 20 No. 5m high lighting columns to existing walking path around the perimeter of the existing pitch. (e) together with all associated site works

a new single storey extension to the rear, front and side of an existing residential dwelling, elevational changes, internal layout reconfiguration and all ancillary site works. The development will also consist of the construction of a new garden office to the south of the dwelling, and the upgrading of the existing septic tank to a new on-site wastewater treatment system