MTU North Campus, Dromtacker, Tralee
Installation of a 125 kWp roof-mounted solar PV system at the MTU North Campus in Tralee.
267 · Kerry County Council · Lodged 19 January 2026
- Reference
- 267
- Authority
- Kerry County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 19 January 2026
Summary
AI-generatedPlanning permission is sought for a renewable energy solar PV installation at the MTU North Campus. The project will consist of up to 213 roof-mounted solar panels covering approximately 575 square metres, along with all associated works.
- Floor area
- 575 m²
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Official record
Development description
Redsiii for a c. 125 kwp renewable energy solar pv installation consisting of up to c. 575m2 (213no. ) roof mounted solar panels and all associated works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“For the provision of Education/Innovation/Research & Development. See also objective no. KCDP TR-23”
National zoning type: Other commerce/industrial/enterprise uses
Objective set by the Tralee Municipal District Settlements's Plan (Variation No. 1 of the KCDP 2022-2028) (2025–2028). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryville, Dromtacker, Tralee | Sept 2025 | €240,000 | 425 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received19 January 2026
- Decision due26 April 2026
- Decision issued24 April 2026
- Grant issued28 May 2026
- Permission expiry27 May 2031
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