Townlands of Ballykilleen Ballinowlart North and Kilcumber, ., Co. Offaly
Grid connection works for a previously approved solar energy development in County Offaly.
2660152 · Offaly County Council · Lodged 20 March 2026
- Reference
- 2660152
- Authority
- Offaly County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 20 March 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks a 10-year permission for a grid connection to an approved but unbuilt solar farm. It involves installing medium voltage cabling, including an 8-metre road section and a 56-metre overhead line crossing the Figile River.
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Official record
Development description
(red iii) a period of 10 years for a grid connection for the previously approved, but not yet constructed, solar energy development (planning ref: 21/598). This will consist of installation of medium voltage (mv) electrical cabling between the solar arrays and the existing philipstown 110kv substation, including a 8m section of cable within the r401 and a 56m section of overhead line and associated pole sets to facilitate crossing of the figile river. A natura impact statement (nis) has been submitted as part of the application. This development is covered by the provisions of the renewable energy directive iii (directive (eu) 2023/2413)
Key dates
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- Application received20 March 2026
- Decision due24 June 2026
- Decision issued24 June 2026
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