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Ballyconra Parksgrove and Moatpark , Ballyragget , Co. Kilkenny

Jul 21 2023

Application Received

Sep 14 2023

Further Info. Requested

Jan 05 2024

Further Info. Received

Feb 29 2024

Decision Due

Feb 29 2024

Decision

Apr 02 2024

Granted

Aug 11 2032

Expiry (if required)
  • Submitted: 21 / 07 / 2023
  • Application Type:
    PERMISSION
  • Application Status:
    APPLICATION FINALISED
  • Council Decision:
    CONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

for the Proposed installation of a network connection and grid connection, and minor amendments to solar farms previously approved under planning application references 17/669 and 22/126. The proposed development will consist of the installation of a 33kV network connection between the solar farms approved under planning application references 17/669 and 22/126 comprising: c. 921m of overhead line and 9 No. wooden poles; onward connection of said approved solar farms to Ballyragget 38kV Substation by installation of a 38kV cable comprising c. 786m of underground cable and c. 395m of overhead line on 5 No. wooden poles; amendments to solar farm approved under planning reference 17/669 comprising removal of substation and replacement with solar panels; amendments to the layout of the substation approved under planning reference 22/126, and all associated site works

Nearby Applications:

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1.9km 10/02/2026 CONDITIONAL Tower Hill , Fairgreen , Ballyragget Retention Permission for domestic shed on site and extension to side of dwelling consisting of garage and utility room and porch to front of building as constructed and all associated works at Tower Hill, Fairgreen, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny. Details...
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2.7km 14/10/2025 CONDITIONAL Ballinaslee , Attanagh , Co Kilkenny for a detached garage to the side of existing dwelling and all associated site works Details...
2.4km 03/10/2025 CONDITIONAL Coole , Ballyragget , Co Kilkenny to Retain dwellinghouse, garage/stables and entrance as constructed; Permission to change site boundaries from those Granted Permission under File Reg No 02/736 and all associated site works Details...
1.2km 29/08/2025 CONDITIONAL Archers Lane , Parksgrove , Ballyragget to build two storey dwelling, double garage, effluent treatment system, site entrance and associated site works on lands Details...
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840m 04/08/2025 CONDITIONAL Seskin South , Ballyragget , Co. Kilkenny to construct Slatted shed with loose area and all associated site works Details...
2.4km 09/07/2025 REFUSED Situated in the townlands of Ballynaslee , Seskin Ballyconra , Moatpark Co. Kilkenny for development at this site.The proposed development, subject of this application, will consist of: i. The construction of 6 no. wind turbines with an overall turbine tip height of 175 metres; a rotor blade diameter of 150 metres; and hub height of 100 metres, and associated foundations and hard standing areas; ii. A permanent 38kV substation compound (control building with welfare facilities, all associated electrical plant and apparatus, security fencing including vegetative screening, underground cabling, wastewater holding tank, site drainage and all ancillary works); iii. Permanent underground electrical (38kV) and communications cabling to the existing Ballyragget 110kV substation in the townland of Moatpark (including joint bays, communication and earth sheath link chambers and all ancillary works along the route); iv. Underground electrical and communications cabling connecting the wind turbines and meteorological mast to the on-site substation; v. A meteorological mast with a height of 100m above ground and associated foundation and hard-standing area; vi. Upgrade of existing tracks and roads and the provision of new site access roads; vii. All works associated with the upgrade of the existing agricultural access off the L58333 local road (including the installation of fencing and steel gates); viii. 2 no. temporary construction compounds (including temporary site offices and welfare facilities); ix. Accommodation works along the N77 National secondary road in the townland of Ballynaslee, Co. Kilkenny to facilitate the delivery of turbine components and other abnormal sized loads; x. A borrow pit; xi. Spoil Management; xii. Hedgerow removal; xiii. Biodiversity Management and Enhancement Plan measures (including establishment of new hedgerow, translocation of existing hedgerow and enhancement of existing hedgerow); xiv. Site Drainage; xv. Operational stage site signage; and, xvi. All associated site development works, ancillary works and apparatus. A 10-year planning permission and 35-year operational life from the date of commissioning of the entire wind farm is being sought. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) accompany this planning application. Details...
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