Sparrows Den, Johnstown North, Arklow

RED III - Level 3 - (1) installation of a 227 sqm domestic ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panel system on steel support frames (2) erection of a domestic battery energy storage enclosure shed (3) all associated underground electrical cabling and PVC ducting (4) installation of the new site access gates with a gravel-surfaced front apron and additional wire boundary fencing (5) the removal of an existing Laurel hedge located to the north of the existing field entrance, and its replacement with a new Laurel hedge planted in a set-back position from the public road tarmac to maintain natural screening (6) the creation of an additional grass verge width to the north of the existing field entrance to improve visibility lines; and (7) all associated site development, drainage, and landscaping works

RED III - (1) installation of a 227 sqm domestic ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panel system on steel support frames (2) erection of a domestic battery energy storage enclosure shed (3) all associated underground electrical cabling and PVC ducting (4) installation of the new site access gates with a gravel-surfaced front apron and additional wire boundary fencing (5) the removal of an existing Laurel hedge located to the north of the existing field entrance, and its replacement with a new Laurel hedge planted in a set-back position from the public road tarmac to maintain natural screening (6) the creation of an additional grass verge width to the north of the existing field entrance to improve visibility lines; and (7) all associated site development, drainage, and landscaping works

to amend the design of the approved development (Planning Reference: 17/1497) which comprises a Solar PV Energy Development. Proposed amendments include (1) change in location and size of substation, (2) two additional temporary construction compounds will be located at the site entrances, (3) the number of modules will decrease, (4) the number of pile driven poles will decrease, (5) the size and number of transformer stations will increase, (6) the total fencing area will increase (7) the total amount of fencing posts will increase, (8) up to 21 CCTV cameras will be installed (9) access tracks will be optimised and increased in width and length, and (10) increase in operational lifetime from 25 years to 35years

a 38KV grid connection cable and associated infrastructure to connect the approved Johnstown North solar farm (consented under planning ref. 171497) to the existing Arklow 220kV Substation comprising the laying of a 3,190m Underground Cabling (UGC) and associated infrastructure, located at Dublin Road, Arklow, Co. Wicklow

construction of a 24 metre high free standing communications structure with its associated antennae, communication dishes, ground equipment, fencing and all associated site development works. the development will continue to form part of existing 3G and 4G Broadband network

of an existing telecommunications support structure (previously granted under Plan Ref No 07/374) together with associated ground equipment cabinets within a fenced compound