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Ballyoughtragh South Commons, Farranmanagh Knocknaman and Lisheennashingane (Townlands), Milltown County Kerry

A 10-year permission for a major solar farm and energy storage compound.

2560856 · Kerry County Council · Lodged 22 September 2025

Reference
2560856
Authority
Kerry County Council
Register status
In progress
Type
PERMISSION
Received
22 September 2025

Summary

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A 10-year planning permission is sought for a solar farm covering approximately 57 hectares. The development includes 230,000 sq.m of solar panels, a 38kV substation, an energy storage compound with 36 battery modules, and underground grid cabling.

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Development description

  • Rediii: a 10 year planning permission for a solar farm, 38kv substation and underground cabling grid connection, and energy storage compound with a total area of circa 57 hectares. The proposed development will consist of a solar farm comprising of c. 230,000 sq. M of solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames, associated string inverters mounted to rear of panels and 14 no. Single storey electrical transformer stations. The energy storage compound will consist of 36 no. Containerised energy storage modules and associated plant and equipment, 9 no. Transformers and 2 no. Auxiliary transformers, 2 no. Spare parts containers and
  • No. Office unit. Planning permission is also sought for 1 no. 38kv substation and associated electrical compound, including single storey control building, line bay, transformer and accompanying apparatus, and associated grid connection between the proposed substation and oughtragh 110kv substation comprising 38kv underground electricity cabling of c. 3.87km in length to be provided in an excavated trench on private lands and the l11003, l8003 and l80030 public roads, and all associated site development and reinstatement works. The project will also include 33kv underground interconnector electrical cabling within the development site and within the l11003 public road, temporary construction compounds, security fencing, cctv, access tracks, landscaping (including hedgerow removal and planting), drainage and all ancillary development works and apparatus necessary to facilitate the proposed development. Construction and operational access will be via 6 no. Entrances from the l11003 and l80030, with 1 no. Of these entrances used for the temporary construction phase only. The operational lifespan of the solar farm will be 40 years and planning permission is requested for this duration. A natura impact statement (nis) has been prepared and will be submitted to the planning authority with the application

Key dates

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  1. Application received22 September 2025
  2. Further information requested19 December 2025
  3. Further information received29 May 2026
  4. Decision due11 August 2026

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