Derrygrogan Little and Derrygrogan Big, Tullamore, Co. Offaly
A 10-year permission for a 28.1-hectare solar farm near Tullamore.
2660048 · Offaly County Council · Lodged 29 January 2026
- Reference
- 2660048
- Authority
- Offaly County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 29 January 2026
Summary
AI-generatedPlanning permission is sought for a 10-year period to construct a solar PV development across approximately 28.1 hectares. The project includes ground-mounted solar panels, transformer stations, access tracks, and ancillary infrastructure, with an operational lifespan of 40 years.
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Official record
Development description
Planning permission for a period of 10 years to construct and complete a solar pv development (i. E. A relevant solar energy development as per the renewable energy directive iii) with a total site area of c. 28.1 hectares, to include solar pv ground mounted support structures, string inverters, transformer stations, electrical cabling and ducting, internal access tracks and hardstanding areas, perimeter fencing and access gate, cctv, a temporary construction compound and other ancillary infrastructure including drainage, additional landscaping and habitat enhancement as required and associated site development works relating to the access of the site. The solar farm will be operational for 40 years in the townlands of derrygrogan little and derrygrogan big, tullamore, co. Offaly. A natura impact statement (nis) has been submitted with this application. This development is covered by the provisions of the renewable energy directive iii (directive (eu) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34d of the planning and development act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34d(b), the provisions of article 26a of the planning and development regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received29 January 2026
- Decision due25 March 2026
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