As part of Mannok’s vision to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 the proposal was to install an 8MWp Solar PV development at lands to the south of Mannok Cement Works at Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan.
Challenges:
- Introduction of RED III Planning Legislation
- Highly visible regional road
- Topography and visibility of the site
- Residential properties overlooking proposed site
- Potential for impact upon protected species and habitats
- Potential for impact upon undiscovered archaelogical remains
Quarryplan Involvement:
- Pre-Application Discussions
- Informed proposal for development
- Appropriate design of solar development
- Landscape mitigation
- Biodiversity enhancement
Outcome:
Permission secured for 35 year 8MWp Solar PV Development in under 4 months, from the date of submission to the granting of the planning permission.
