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for a 10 year planning permission for a solar array at Ballyglass, Coolderry, Dromintobin North, Reanabrone, and Oakfield (townlands) Ardnacrusha, Co Clare. The development will consist of c265,000 m2 of solar panels on ground mounted frames, 8 no. single storey control cabins with associated electrical transformer units and hardstand areas, 2 no. ring main units, underground cabling within the solar array site and within the L70382 public road to connect solar array field parcels, security fencing, CCTV, access tracks (upgrade of existing and new), upgrades to four existing agricultural field entrances on the R463, l3046 and L70382 and creation of new entrance on L70382, temporary construction compound, landscaping and all associated ancillary apparatus and development works. The solar array will connect to the national grid and will have an operational lifespan of 35 years. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and will be submitted to the planning authority with the application