Coolderry Dromintobin North Dromintobin South Knockbrack Lower, Knockbrack Upper Monaskeha Oakfield and Ruanard (townlands), Ardnacrusha Co. Clare
A 10-year permission for a major solar farm development across several townlands.
2460485 · Clare County Council · Lodged 4 October 2024
- Reference
- 2460485
- Authority
- Clare County Council
- Register status
- Appealed
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 4 October 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks a 10-year permission for a solar array featuring approximately 330,000 square metres of ground-mounted solar panels. The development includes 13 control cabins, electrical infrastructure, access tracks, and modifications to a previously permitted solar scheme.
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Official record
Development description
A 10-year planning permission for a solar array. The development will consist of c. 330,000 m2 of solar panels on ground mounted frames, 13 no. Single storey control cabins with associated electrical transformer units and hardstand areas, 2 no. Ring main units, underground cabling within the solar array site and within the r471 public road to connect solar array field parcels, security fencing, internal cctv, access tracks (upgrade of existing and new), upgrade to 1 no. Existing agricultural field entrance and creation of 2 no. New entrances on the r471 and 1 no. New entrance on the l70382, 2 no. Temporary construction compounds (including site offices and welfare facilities), landscaping and all associated ancillary apparatus and development works. The proposed development provides for minor modifications to the solar array permitted under clare county council reference p22/591 / an bord pleanála reference abp-316043-23. These modifications comprise the omission of 1 no. Single storey control cabin and associated electrical transformer unit, omission of solar panels and access track, and reconfiguration of internal cabling. The solar array will connect to the national grid and will have an operational lifespan of 40 years. A natura impact statement (nis) has been prepared and will be submitted to the planning authority with the application
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received4 October 2024
- Further information requested27 November 2024
- Further information received8 August 2025
- Decision due16 October 2025
- Decision issued16 October 2025
- Appeal submitted11 November 2025
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