Mogullaan Crossagh, Rathlaheen South Culleen, Drumline and Ballycasey Beg Co. Clare
A 10-year permission for a 95-hectare solar farm with a 35-year operational life.
25260 · Clare County Council · Lodged 8 August 2025
- Reference
- 25260
- Authority
- Clare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 8 August 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposed development comprises the construction and operation of a solar photovoltaic (PV) farm on a site of approximately 95 hectares. The project includes ground-mounted solar arrays, an internal network cable connecting to the Drumline 110kV substation, a transformer compound with an 18-metre-high lightning monopole mast, and associated infrastructure.
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Official record
Development description
For the development this site at the townlands of mogullaan, crossagh, rathlaheen south, culleen, drumline and ballycasey beg, co clare. Planning permission is sought for a duration of 10 years, with an operational life of 35 years from the date of commissioning. The proposed development comprises the construction and operation of a solar photovoltaic (pv) farm on a site of approximately 95 hectares. The project includes: (i) ground-mounted solar arrays supported by steel frames, with an internal network cable facilitating connection to the drumline 110kv substation. An internal network cable will be installed to enable an under-the-fence connection from the onsite transformer compound to the adjacent substation. The transformer compound will include an independent power producer (ipp) building, a 110kv transformer, and an 18-metre-high lightning monopole mast. (ii) underground electrical cabling and ducting, security fencing, cctv stands. (iii) new internal access tracks and site entrance. (iv) site drainage. (v) all ancillary site development works and apparatus. A natura impact statement will also be submitted to the planning authority with this application
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received8 August 2025
- Decision due16 November 2025
- Decision issued14 November 2025
- Grant issued19 December 2025
- Permission expiry18 December 2035
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