Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedEnergyDecided 24 June 2026

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

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The 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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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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  1. Application received20 March 2026
  2. Decision due24 June 2026
  3. Decision issued24 June 2026

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