Hiskinstown Ballygillin Ballynacor Stonestown Corbetstown Higginstown Sionhill, Hodgestown Dardistown Graffanstown Reynella Balrath East Chanonstown and Clonlost, Co. Westmeath
Proposed development
A 10-year planning permission and a 40-year operational life for a solar energy development with a total site area of 157 hectares comprising (i) photovoltaic solar panels on steel mounting frames; (ii) electrical transformer stations; (iii) underground electrical and communications cabling within the proposed development site, private lands and within the carriageway of the L1501, L1505, L5610, L5611 and L5614 public roads; (iv) containerised battery energy storage facility; (v) the upgrade of 4 no. existing site entrances and development of 1 no. new site entrance; (vi) on-site access tracks; (vii) 4 no. temporary construction compounds; (viii) security fencing and gates; (ix) pole-mounted security cameras; and (x) all associated and ancillary site development, landscaping and reinstatement works. This planning application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Report and a Natura Impact Statement.
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Decision due
- 14 Jul 2026
Timeline
Application received
30 May 2025
Council asked for further information
22 Jul 2025
Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)
29 Sept 2025
Decision due
14 Jul 2026
Decision: conditional
13 Jul 2026
Grant issued
19 Aug 2026
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Planning history within 750 m
Renovation and extension of a derelict structure of vernacular importance (former dwelling), including demolition works to the north east gable, and a new suitable onsite waste water treatment system with percolation area, landscaping, and all associated site works and services
Renovation and Extension of an Existing Vernacular Dwelling and a new suitable onsite waste water treatment system with percolation area, landscaping, and all associated site works and services
RETENTION of 3-no. previously built extensions to existing bungalow type dwelling totaling 73.2sq.m in area and also to retain previously built 54.3sq.m storage shed and all associated ancillary site services
1 no residential dwelling, formed of two part single storey house, associated garage, approved wastewater treatment system and percolation area to EPA standard, and upgrade to existing vehicle entrance
to construct a single storey extension to side and rear of existing semi detached dwelling, make internal alterations and modifications to existing dwelling, to install a proprietary wastewater treatment system and percolation area and upgrade the existing entrance