22/4057

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 planning 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 a five-year extension of the appropriate period for a previously permitted solar farm development (Ref: 16/4601).
  • Under Section 42(8) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), an extension cannot be granted if an Appropriate Assessment is required for the proposed extension.
  • The planning authority determined that an Appropriate Assessment is necessary in relation to the extension, thereby legally prohibiting the extension of the permission's duration.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

This application sought to extend the duration of a previously permitted 5 MW solar farm development, comprising approximately 22,200 photovoltaic panels, located at Dromalour, Coolclogh, Kanturk, Co. Cork. The local authority refused the request for a five-year extension based on statutory limitations. Specifically, under Section 42(8) of the Planning and Development Act 2000, the appropriate period of a permission cannot be extended if an Appropriate Assessment is required for that extension; ...
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