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development on this site of circa c.7.48 hectares. The development will consist of a 10-year permission for the construction of a Solar PV Energy Development comprising installation of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) panels on ground mounted frames/support structures within existing field boundaries, underground cabling and ducting, 1 no. customer control building, 1 no. switchgear and transformer building, site perimeter (stock proof) security fence and associated access gates, maintenance track, landscaping and all associated site development works. A temporary construction compound will be provided and vehicular access is via the existing access route from N24 serving the Ballydine 110kv substation to south-west of the site. This application relates to development for the purposes of an acitivity requiring a licence under the Industrial Emissions Directive. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application.