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Awaiting decisionDecision was due 22 July 2026

Lands to the West of Mannok Cement WorksBallyconnell County Cavan., In the Townlands of Mucklagh Gortoorlan and Snugborough, Ballyconnell County Cavan

Red iii - for a solar energy development comprising ground mounted solar photovoltaic (pv) panels, mounted on steel support structures, underground cabling, temporary construction…

2660003 · Cavan County Council · Lodged 14 January 2026

Reference
2660003
Authority
Cavan County Council
Register status
In progress
Type
PERMISSION
Received
14 January 2026

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Development description

- red iii - for a solar energy development comprising ground mounted solar photovoltaic (pv) panels, mounted on steel support structures, underground cabling, temporary construction compound, erection of 3 transformer stations (11)kv, laying of a permeable gravel access tracks, widening of existing field entrances, erection of cctv poles and cameras, erection of entrance gates and perimeter fencing, landscaping and biodiversity measures all associated ancillary development works, for the purpose of generation renewable energy electricity. Planning permission is sought for a 40-year operation of the solar farm following which the site will be decommissioned, all development removed and the site restored to agricultural lands. Significant further information has been received

Key dates

Timeline

  1. Application received14 January 2026
  2. Further information requested16 March 2026
  3. Further information received16 June 2026
  4. Decision due22 July 2026

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