22/6536

Permission to amend the design of the previously approved development (planning reference: Cork County Council 17/5799 & an Bord Pleanála ABP-306915-20)which comprises consent for a 67.8 hectare Solar PV farm at Fiddane, Ballyhea Charleville, Co.Cork. The proposed amendments include; (1) increase in number of transformers, (2) reduction in the spacing of Solar PV rows (strings), (3) increase in size and configuration of solar panels, (4) overall increase in solar power generation, (5) change in solar panels tilt (degree), (6) minor reduction in the height of solar array, (7) operational period proposed to be extended from 30 to 40 years. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the planning authority with this application.