22/5620
A 5 MW solar farm comprising approximately 22,200 photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames within a site area of 12.23 hectares, 2 no. single storey inverter/transformer stations, 1 no. single storey delivery station, security fencing, CCTV and all associated ancillary development works - Extension of Duration to Permission granted under Planning Ref. No. 16/4601
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The extension of duration for the existing permission was refused because an Appropriate Assessment is required under Section 42(8) of the Planning and Development Act 2000.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application sought to extend the appropriate period of permission 16/4601 for a 5 MW solar farm.
- Section 42(8) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) prohibits the extension of a permission where an Appropriate Assessment is required.
- The Planning Authority determined that an Appropriate Assessment is necessary for the proposed 5-year extension, necessitating a refusal.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved a 5 MW solar farm comprising approximately 22,200 photovoltaic panels located at Dromalour, Coolclogh, Kanturk, Co. Cork. The applicant sought an extension of the duration of the original planning permission (16/4601) for a further five years. The local authority refused the application because, under statutory requirements, an extension cannot be granted if the development requires an Appropriate Assessment, which was found to be the case for this extension request....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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