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GrantedEnergyDecided 3 November 2025

Manusmore, Clarecastle, Co. Clare

Extension of duration for a 99.2-hectare solar farm in Clarecastle.

25291 · Clare County Council · Lodged 9 September 2025

Reference
25291
Authority
Clare County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
EXTENSION OF DURATION
Received
9 September 2025

Summary

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The application seeks to extend the planning permission for a solar PV energy development spanning 99.2 hectares. The project includes solar panels, an electrical substation, transformer modules, access tracks, and security fencing.

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Development description

To extend the appropriate period of planning permission for p20/562 the development will consist of a planning permission for a period of 5 years to construct and complete a solar pv energy development with a total site area of 99.2 hectares, to include a single storey electrical substation building, electrical transformer and invertor station modules, solar pv panels ground mounted on support structures, internal access tracks, security fencing, electrical cabling and ducting, cctv and other ancillary infrastructure, drainage, additional landscaping and habitat enhancement as required and associated site development works including works relating to the access to the site. The solar farm will be operational for 35 years. A natura impact statement has been prepared in respect of this planning application

Key dates

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  1. Application received9 September 2025
  2. Decision due3 November 2025
  3. Decision issued3 November 2025
  4. Permission expiry31 May 2028

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