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In the townlands of Ballybar Upper Ballyloo Ballyryan, Garryhundon and Linkardstown, County Carlow.

A 10-year planning permission for a 192-hectare solar farm in County Carlow.

2460043 · Carlow County Council · Lodged 28 February 2024

Reference: 2460043
Authority: Carlow County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 28 February 2024

Summary

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A 10-year planning permission is sought for a solar farm spanning approximately 192 hectares. The development includes ground-mounted solar panels, 30 electrical inverter/transformer stations, spare parts containers, weather stations, and underground cabling.

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Development description

A 10 year planning permission for a solar farm with a total area of circa 192 hectares. The solar farm will consist of solar panels on ground mounted frames, 30 no. Single storey electrical inverter/transformer stations, 4 no. Single storey spare parts containers, 4 no. Ring main units, 8 no. Weather stations, underground electrical ducting and cabling within the development site, private lands and within the l3051, l3052 and l3050 public roads to connect solar farm field parcels, security fencing, cctv, access tracks, 2 no. Stream deck crossings and 1 no. Horizontal directional drill, temporary construction compounds, landscaping and all associated ancillary development and drainage works. Construction and operational access will be via 4 no. Entrances from the l3051, l3052 and l3050. The operational lifespan of the solar farm will be 40 years and planning permission is requested for this duration. A natura impact statement (nis) has been prepared and will be submitted to the planning authority with the application

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Address	Date	Price	Distance
Garryhundon, Carlow, Co. Carlow	Apr 2026	€300,000	462 m

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Application received28 February 2024
Further information requested22 April 2024
Further information received20 September 2024
Decision due25 March 2025
Decision issued25 March 2025
Appeal submitted22 April 2025
Appeal decided5 September 2025
Permission expiry4 September 2035

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