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Solar PV Farm Development in Carrickfergus

Application SubmittedChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 5 November 2024

Technology
Solar
Status
Application Submitted (Planning Application Submitted)
Operator or applicant
Irish Salt Mining & Exploration Co. Limited
Location
Irish Salt Mining & Exploration Co. Ltd, 10 Fort Road, Kilroot, Carrickfergus, Antrim, BT38 9BT, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Antrim and Newtownabbey
Planning application
LA02/2024/0651/F

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  • 28 September 2024 Planning application submitted

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