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a solar PV development on a 92 ha site consisting of: (1) The erection of solar panels on ground-mounted galvanised steel frames, 198 no. string inverters attached to selected ground-mounted galvanised steel frames, 8 no. transformer units, underground cabling, security fencing, CCTV system with pole mounted cameras and landscaping; (2) 3 no. site entrances with access gates utilizing existing farm field entrances which will be upgraded and internal accesses; (3) 1 no. on-site IPP switching substation and associated works abutting the existing Cauteen 110kv substation; (4) a temporary construction compound; (5) all associated ancillary development works. The development can operate as an independent solar PV development and in conjunction with the solar PV developments permitted under planning permission references 17/600456 and 21/1109. The operational lifespan of the solar PV development will be 35 years. A Natura Impact Statement will accompany the planning application