Within the Townlands of Ballykilleen, Ballinowlart North and Kilcumber, Co. Offaly

(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)

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

A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS TO CONSTRUCT AND COMPLETE A SOLAR PV DEVELOPMENT WITH A TOTAL SITE AREA OF CIRCA 117.47 HECTARES, TO INCLUDE PV PANELS MOUNTED ON METAL FRAMES, NEW ACCESS TRACKS, UNDERGROUND CABLING, PERIMETER FENCING WITH CCTV CAMERAS, 22 NO. MV POWER STATIONS, TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION COMPOUNDS AND ALL ANCILLARY GRID INFRASTRUCTURE AND ASSOCIATED WORKS. THE SOLAR FARM WOULD BE OPERATIONAL FOR 40 YEARS