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Lands within the townlands of Lumcloon and Falsk , Gallen , Co. Offaly

Aug 03 2023

Application Received
  • Submitted: 03 / 08 / 2023
  • Application Type:
    PERMISSION
  • Application Status:
    INCOMPLETED APPLICATION
  • Council Decision:
    N/A (Unknown)

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Development Description:

The installation of a solar photovoltaic (PV) farm, including a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) consisting of 48no. units and provision of a bridge crossing the Silver River, on 87.96Ha./217.37 acres of lands comprising 18no. agricultural fields on two separate land parcels within the townlands of Lumcloon and Falsk, Gallen Co. Offaly (E: 613500; N: 720000 – centre of site). The solar farm will consist of a series solar photovoltaic (PV) panels mounted on steel support structures to a height not greater than 3.00m. Development ancillary to the siting of solar PV panels includes 19no. transformers; pole-mounted CCTV cameras; underground cabling; deer fenceline measuring 2.00m high; a proposed 5.00m wide graded track between an existing site entrance and BESS; internal access tracks; widening of 2no. existing field entrances and all associated development. Two temporary compounds, measuring 5250sqm approx. in overall area, will be established during the construction phase of the solar farm. The planning permission will have a duration of 10-years, with a subsequent operational lifetime of 40- years, after which it will be decommissioned with all associated lands returned to their original use excluding the Silver River bridge crossing, which shall be retained. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and submitted in support of this planning application.

Nearby Applications:

Distance: Received: Decision: Development Address: Development Description:
2.1km 23/04/2026 CONDITIONAL Lumcloon , Cloghan , Co. Offaly Extension To Rear Of Existing House And For Garage To Side Of Existing House And All Associated Site Works Details...
2.3km 11/02/2025 CONDITIONAL Lumcloon , Cloghan , Co. Offaly a dwelling house, domestic garage, new site entrance, septic tank treatment system, percolation area and all associated site works Details...
550m 05/12/2024 CONDITIONAL Lumcloon , Cloghan , County Offaly The proposed development includes the construction of the following: (i) two new independent power provider (IPP) buildings, (ii) two new electrical transformers, (iii) additional air insulated switchgear (AIS) including four new 110kV bays, (v) connection to the grid via the existing 110kV Derrycarney substation, (vi) access to the site is proposed through an upgraded existing entrance onto the R357 regional road consented under planning reference 23/60111 and through the existing Derrycarney 110kV Substation entrance, (vii) all civil engineering works, drainage, internal roads, landscaping, lighting, temporary construction compound and security fencing. Details...
550m 25/11/2024 N/A Lumcloon , Cloghan , County Offaly an extension to the existing Derrycarney 110kV Substation. The proposed development includes the construction of the following: (i) two new independent power provider (IPP) buildings, (ii) two new electrical transformers, (iii) additional air insulated switchgear (AIS) including four new 110kV bays, (v) connection to the grid via the existing 110kV Derrycarney substation, (vi) access to the site is proposed through an upgraded existing entrance onto the R357 regional road consented under planning reference 23/60111 and through the existing Derrycarney 110kV Substation entrance, (vii) all civil engineering works, drainage, internal roads, landscaping, lighting, temporary construction compound and security fencing Details...
2.6km 13/09/2024 CONDITIONAL LUMCLOON , CLOGHAN , CO. OFFALY CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW DWELLING HOUSE, DOMESTIC GARAGE/FUEL SHED, INSTALL EFFLUENT TREATMENT UNIT WITH SOIL POLISHING FILTER AND ALL ANCILLARY SITE WORKS Details...
2.6km 02/09/2024 CONDITIONAL LUMCLOON , CLOGHAN , CO.OFFALY CONSTRUCTION OF NEW DWELLING HOUSE, DOMESTIC GARAGE/FUEL SHED, INSTALL EFFLUENT TREATMENT UNIT WITH SOIL POLISHING FILTER AND ALL ANCILLERY SITE WORKS Details...
2.2km 28/08/2024 REFUSED Rin , Ferbane , County Offaly •The construction of one Enercon E138 Wind Energy Converter on an 81m tower with an electrical rating of 4.5MW and an overall tip height of 149.38m. •Installation of the hardstanding area for the Wind Energy Converter. •Installation of underground circuit cables which will run in underground cable trenches (c.1.2m deep), from the proposed Wind Energy Converter to the proposed substation building on the site. •Construction of the proposed substation building which will be located c. 340m from the proposed wind energy converter and surrounded by stock proof fencing. It will be a single storey building, measuring 53m2 and c. 5m in height. •Construction of proposed internal site access track, constructed from permeable material and which will run from the site entrance to the Wind Energy Converter hardstanding area. •All associated ancillary infrastructure and preparatory works such as provision of the site entrance. The power rating associated with the proposed wind turbine is 4.5 megawatts (MW). The proposed Project will have a 30-year lifespan. Details...
2.2km 23/08/2024 N/A Rin , Ferbane , County Offaly Lea Mór Renewable Energy Community (REC) Limited,intend to apply for permission for development at this site at Rin, Co. Offaly. The development will consist of: • The construction of one Enercon E138 Wind Energy Converter on an 81m tower with an electrical rating of 4.5MW and an overall tip height of 149.38m. • Installation of the hardstanding area for the Wind Energy Converter. • Installation of underground circuit cables which will run in underground cable trenches (c.1.2m deep), from the proposed Wind Energy Converter to the proposed substation building on the site. • Construction of the proposed substation building which will be located c. 340m from the proposed wind energy converter and surrounded by stock proof fencing. It will be a single storey building, measuring 53m2 and c. 5m in height. • Construction of proposed internal site access track, constructed from permeable material and which will run from the site entrance to the Wind Energy Converter hardstanding area. • All associated ancillary infrastructure and preparatory works such as provision of the site entrance. The power rating associated with the proposed wind turbine is 4.5 megawatts (MW). The proposed Project will have a 30-year lifespan. Details...
2.2km 29/07/2024 N/A Rin , Ferbane , County Offaly •The construction of one Enercon E138 Wind Energy Converter on an 81m tower with an electrical rating of 4.5MW and an overall tip height of 149.38m. •Installation of the hardstanding area for the Wind Energy Converter. •Installation of underground circuit cables which will run in underground cable trenches (c.1.2m deep), from the proposed Wind Energy Converter to the proposed substation building on the site. •Construction of the proposed substation building which will be located c. 340m from the proposed wind energy converter and surrounded by stock proof fencing. It will be a single storey building, measuring 53m2 and c. 5m in height. •Construction of proposed internal site access track, constructed from permeable material and which will run from the site entrance to the Wind Energy Converter hardstanding area. •All associated ancillary infrastructure and preparatory works such as provision of the site entrance. The power rating associated with the proposed wind turbine is 4.5 megawatts (MW). The proposed Project will have a 30-year lifespan Details...
2.2km 23/07/2024 N/A Rin , Ferbane , County Offaly •The construction of one Enercon E138 Wind Energy Converter on an 81m tower with an electrical rating of 4.5MW and an overall tip height of 149.38m. •Installation of the hardstanding area for the Wind Energy Converter. •Installation of underground circuit cables which will run in underground cable trenches (c.1.2m deep), from the proposed Wind Energy Converter to the proposed substation building on the site. •Construction of the proposed substation building which will be located c. 340m from the proposed wind energy converter and surrounded by stock proof fencing. It will be a single storey building, measuring 53m2 and c. 5m in height. •Construction of proposed internal site access track, constructed from permeable material and which will run from the site entrance to the Wind Energy Converter hardstanding area. •All associated ancillary infrastructure and preparatory works such as provision of the site entrance. The power rating associated with the proposed wind turbine is 4.5 megawatts (MW). The proposed Project will have a 30-year lifespan. Details...
550m 14/09/2023 N/A Lumcloon , Cloghan , Co. Offaly The proposed development includes the construction of the following: (i) Open area battery energy storage system (BESS) on lands adjoining the existing BESS facility to the east and south, containing a total of 112 modular battery containers and medium voltage power stations (MVPS). The proposed development will utilise the existing customer (IPP) building and electrical infrastructure to connect to the grid via the 110kV Derrycarney transmission substation, which adjoins the BESS facility, (ii) Access to the site is proposed through an upgraded existing entrance onto the R357 regional road, (iii) All civil engineering works, drainage, internal roads, landscaping, lighting and security fencing. Details...
550m 14/09/2023 CONDITIONAL Lumcloon , Cloghan , Co. Offaly an extension to the existing battery energy storage system (BESS) facility (consented under Planning Ref 19/55) the proposed development includes the construction of the following: (i) Open area battery energy storage system (BESS) on lands adjoining the existing BESS facility to the east and south, containing a total of 112 modular battery containers and medium voltage power stations (MVPS). The proposed development will utilise the existing customer (IPP) building and electrical infrastructure to connect to the grid via the 110kV Derrycarney transmission substation, which adjoins the BESS facility, (ii) Access to the site is proposed through an upgraded existing entrance onto the R357 regional road, (iii) All civil engineering works, drainage, internal roads, landscaping, lighting and security fencing. Details...
0m 17/08/2023 CONDITIONAL Lands within the townlands of Lumcloon and Falsk , Gallen , Co. Offaly The installation of a solar photovoltaic (PV) farm, including a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) consisting of 48no. units and provision of a bridge crossing the Silver River, on 87.96Ha./217.37 acres of lands comprising 18no. agricultural fields on two separate land parcels within the townlands of Lumcloon and Falsk, Gallen Co. Offaly (E: 613500; N: 720000 – centre of site). The solar farm will consist of a series solar photovoltaic (PV) panels mounted on steel support structures to a height not greater than 3.00m. Development ancillary to the siting of solar PV panels includes 19no. transformers; pole-mounted CCTV cameras; underground cabling; deer fenceline measuring 2.00m high; a proposed 5.00m wide graded track between an existing site entrance and BESS; internal access tracks; widening of 2no. existing field entrances and all associated development. Two temporary compounds, measuring 5250sqm approx. in overall area, will be established during the construction phase of the solar farm. The planning permission will have a duration of 10-years, with a subsequent operational lifetime of 40- years, after which it will be decommissioned with all associated lands returned to their original use excluding the Silver River bridge crossing, which shall be retained. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and submitted in support of this planning application. Details...

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