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Derrygrogan Little and Derrygrogan Big, Tullamore, Co. Offaly

Construction of a 28.1-hectare solar farm near Tullamore with a 40-year operational lifespan.

2660216 · Offaly County Council · Lodged 23 April 2026

Reference
2660216
Authority
Offaly County Council
Register status
Invalid or incomplete
Type
PERMISSION
Received
23 April 2026

Summary

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This application seeks a 10-year permission to construct a Solar PV development across a 28.1-hectare site in Derrygrogan. The project will feature ground-mounted solar panels, transformer stations, internal access tracks, and security fencing, with an intended operational lifespan of 40 years.

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Development description

(red iii) 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

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  1. Application received23 April 2026

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