BALLYKILLEEN, EDENDERRY, CO OFFALY
Proposed development
ALTERATIONS TO THE EXISTING 110KV CUSHALING SUBSTATION AND INCLUDES THE INSTALLATION OF 110KV AIS SWITCHGEAR WITH ASSOCIATED FOUNDATIONS, STEELWORK, SUPPORTS AND CONNECTORS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Offaly County Council
- Decision due
- 17 Dec 2019
Timeline
Application received
23 Oct 2019
Decision due
17 Dec 2019
Decision: conditional
17 Dec 2019
Grant issued
29 Jan 2020
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Planning history within 750 m
(RED III) a period of 10 years for a grid connection for the previously approved, but not yet constructed, solar energy development (Planning ref: 21/598). This will consist of installation of medium voltage (MV) electrical cabling between the solar arrays and the existing Philipstown 110kV substation, including a 8m section of cable within the R401 and a 56m section of overhead line and associated pole sets to facilitate crossing of the Figile River. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been submitted as part of the application. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413)
New site entrance arrangements, replacing the previously consented access points 3 and 4 approved under Planning Reference 21/598, together with associated internal access tracks, drainage systems and all related works
Permission for development at this site within the townlands of Ballykilleen, Ballinowlart North and Kilcumber, Co. Offaly. The development will consist of: 1. A grid connection for the previously approved, but not yet constructed, solar energy development (Planning ref: 21/598). This will consist of medium voltage (MV) electrical cabling between the solar arrays and the existing Philipstown 110kV substation, including a 8m section of cable within the R401 and a 56m section of overhead line and associated pole sets to facilitate crossing of the Figile River. 2. Amendments to the previously approved, but not yet constructed, solar energy development (Planning ref: 21/598) comprising revised site entrance arrangements in place of permitted access points 3 and 4 including associated internal access tracks, drainage and development boundary amendments.
The development will consist of: A. A single storey extension to an existing single storey dwelling, B. A proposed new onsite effluent treatment system and percolation area, C. Upgrade of an existing agricultural vehicular entrance to residential use and closure of the existing residential entrance D. All other associated site development work
THE DEVELOPMENT OF (A) APPROXIMATELY 970M OF NEW INTERNAL ACCESS ROADS FOR THE PERMITTED CUSHALING WIND FARM (PLANNING REF. PL2/ 19/606 AND ABP 306924-20), (B) UPGRADE OF APPROXIMATELY 560M OF AN EXISTING BORD NA MONÁ BOG ACCESS ROAD, (C) CONSTRUCTION OF A 1.6KM DOUBLE CIRCUIT 33KV UNDERGROUND COLLECTOR CABLE FROM THE PERMITTED CUSHALING WIND FARM TO THE PERMITTED WIND FARM SUBSTATION, (D) DEMOLITION AND REPLACEMENT OF A BORD NA MONÁ BOGLAND ACCESS BRIDGE AND (E) RELOCATION OF THE PERMITTED CUSHALING WIND FARM SUBSTATION 25 METERS SOUTHWEST. A NATURA IMPACT STATEMENT (NIS) WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE PLANNING AUTHORITY WITH THE APPLICATION
(A) CONSTRUCTION OF A 1.5KM, 5M WIDE, UNPAVED, ACCESS ROAD FROM THE R401 INTO THE PERMITTED CUSHALING WIND FARM (PLANNING REF. PL2/19/606 AND ABP 306924-20), (B) CONSTRUCTION OF A 1.6KM DOUBLE CIRCUIT 33KV UNDERGROUND COLLECTOR CABLE FROM THE PERMITTED CUSHALING WIND FARM TO THE PERMITTED WIND FARM SUBSTATION, (C) DEMOLITION AND REPLACEMENT OF A BORD NA MONÁ BOGLAND ACCESS BRIDGE AND (D) RELOCATION OF THE PERMITTED CUSHALING WIND FARM SUBSTATION 25 METERS SOUTHWEST. A NATURA IMPACT STATEMENT (NIS) WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE PLANNING AUTHORITY WITH THE APPLICATION