An Coimisiún Pleanála has approved the Colehill 110 kV substation.
The green light is being given to a new substation and cable to connect to solar farms in Offaly.
An Coimisiun Pleanala is approving the Colehill 110kV substation from Ballyteige Solar Limited in the Ballyteige Little area, to connect to Tullamore's Thornsberry substation.
Under new planning legislation, the development is labeled strategic infrastructure meaning that it bypasses planners in the local authority.
In the inspectors report, one resident lodged concern over proximity to houses, leading to concerns regarding noise, amenity and electromagnetic fields.
The inspector report says there's minor to no risk.
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