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for development. The development will consist of amendments to the design of the ESB substation, revised location of the permitted inverter substation and revised internal access route at the permitted solar farm development (P. Ref. 16/1, P. Ref. 20/858 and P. Ref. 21/649) within an application area of 0.3 Ha.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Lack of justification for relocating infrastructure closer to residential dwellings and potential adverse impacts on residential amenity, including noise and visual impact.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to provide a rationale or justification for relocating the permitted inverter substation and internal access route to a location closer to nearby sensitive residential receptors.
  • The Planning Authority identified significant concerns regarding potential negative impacts on residential and visual amenity, specifically regarding noise levels raised in a third-party submission.
  • Insufficient technical information was provided, including the absence of a noise assessment and a comparative site layout plan, to demonstrate that the proposed changes would not adversely affect adjoining properties.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought amendments to a permitted solar farm development at Grange Lower, Goresbridge, Co. Kilkenny, including the redesign of an ESB substation and the relocation of an inverter substation and internal access route. While the principle of the solar farm was previously established, the Planning Authority raised concerns about moving infrastructure closer to neighboring residences. The application was refused (following a recommendation for further information) due to the lack of just...
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