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Stonestown Kilcamin Crancreagh Derrinlough, Co. Offaly, Ireland

A large 145MW solar farm spanning 148 hectares near Derrinlough.

2660064 · Offaly County Council · Lodged 10 February 2026

Reference
2660064
Authority
Offaly County Council
Register status
Invalid or incomplete
Type
PERMISSION
Received
10 February 2026

Summary

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This application seeks a 10-year planning permission for a major solar photovoltaic farm with an operational life of 40 years. The project includes 145MW of solar PV over 148 hectares, 41 transformers, and 7km of new internal access tracks.

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Development description

Red iii application for a solar photovoltaic (pv) farm and all associated works. This application involves the installation of 145mw of solar pv over an approximate area of 148 hectares, including 41 no. Transformers and 1 no. Rmu. The proposed development will utilise 1 no. Existing construction entrance, and 2 no. Existing operational entrances. The proposed development will utilise existing internal access tracks and will involve the construction of approximately 7km of new internal access tracks. The site is centred at x (itm) 608494.8003 and y (itm) 716388.2449. Planning permission is sought for a period of 10 years, with an operational life of 40 years from the date of commissioning. A natura impact statement (nis) will also be submitted to the planning authority 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

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  1. Application received10 February 2026

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