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Planning decided: the proposed development comprises a 10-year planning consent for a ground-mounted solar P…

A planning application filed with Meath County Council for Knavinstown and Coolfore , Curragha , County Meath.

What's proposed

the proposed development comprises a 10-year planning consent for a ground-mounted solar PV energy installation on a site of approximately 62.96 hectares. It will include solar panels mounted on fixed-tilt frames with associated pile-driven support structures, inverters, transformers, a client substation, internal access tracks, underground cabling, perimeter deer fencing, CCTV security poles, welfare facilities and a temporary construction compound. Site access will be provided via an existing upgraded and widened entrance onto the R155. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been submitted with this application. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

Details

Reference
2560750
Site address
Knavinstown and Coolfore , Curragha , County Meath
Status
Decision code: CONDITIONAL
Date received
July 17, 2025
Decision due
August 20, 2026
Date decided
August 19, 2026
Authority
Meath County Council
Source: Meath County Council planning portal. Full file, drawings, observations and decision documents are on the council's own ePlan site — view application 2560750 on the council portal →.