Cork Airport, Located on Kinsale Road, Cork
Installation of a 1.7 MWp solar carport system and associated infrastructure at Cork Airport.
2443516 · Cork City Council · Lodged 18 December 2024
- Reference
- 2443516
- Authority
- Cork City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 18 December 2024
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to erect a 1.7 MWp solar photovoltaic carport system covering over 13,000 sqm at Cork Airport. The project includes ancillary cabling, electrical infrastructure, a new trench to the terminal building switch room, and a transformer.
- Floor area
- 13,383 m²
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Official record
Development description
Permission to erect 1.7 mwp or 13382.61 sqm solar photovoltaic (pv) in a carport system in cork airport and associated site works comprising of the development will consist of photovoltaic panels with a capacity of 1.70 mwp incorporating a carport system along with all ancillary cabling and electrical infrastructure. This includes a new trench for ductwork terminating at the switch room situated at the front of the terminal building as well as one lv/mv transformer. Additionally the development will include temporary welfare facilities and a compound for storing materials required for the installation as detailed in the plans.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To promote and support the operations of Cork International Airport.”
Objective set by the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028 (2022–2028). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
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Timeline
- Application received18 December 2024
- Decision due19 May 2025
- Decision issued19 May 2025
- Grant issued30 June 2025
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