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10 Year Planning Permission sought for solar PV development to be developed as an extension of the solar PV development permitted under Ref. No. 21/631 on a site with a total area of c.81.37ha and comprising: 1. Formation of a new entrance off the L5154 (Drumgoolan) to provide the main entrance to the proposed PV development and associated works; 2. Solar panels on ground mounted frames over an area of c.54.51ha, 30 no. single storey electrical inverter/transformer units, a containerised switch gear unit, security fencing, CCTV system with pole mounted cameras and landscaping; 3. Underground grid connection cables connecting to the substation cable connection permitted under planning ref. no. 21/631 (and thereafter ultimately connecting to Louth(Monvallet) 275kv substation); 4. A temporary construction compound; and 5. All ancillary development works. The operational lifespan of the solar PV development will be 35 years. A Natura Impact Statement will accompany this application