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Townlands of Lehinch Kilcoursey Kilbride Aghamore Raheen and Clara, near Clara, Co. Offaly

Laying of a 38kV hybrid grid connection cable to connect a solar park to a substation near Clara.

2660230 · Offaly County Council · Lodged 29 April 2026

Reference
2660230
Authority
Offaly County Council
Register status
In progress
Type
PERMISSION
Received
29 April 2026

Summary

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The development consists of laying a 38kV hybrid grid connection cable to connect the permitted Ballyboughlin Solar Park to the Clara Substation. The project includes approximately 4.5km of underground cable along public roads and 0.898km of overhead cable, accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement.

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Development description

(red 111) a 38kv hybrid grid connection cable and is intended to connect the permitted ballyboughlin solar park (pl. Ref. 24/60338) to the existing clara 38kv substation. The proposed development will consist of: the laying of a 38kv underground electrical grid connection cable (c. 4.5km in length), utilising public roads, and the construction of an overhead electrical grid connection cable (c. 0.898km in length), from the existing clara 38kv substation to the permitted ballyboughlin solar park (pl. Ref. 24/60338). The proposed development includes all associated site development and site enabling works and ancillary infrastructure, including 5 no. Joint bays and 38kv underground ducting and cabling. A natura impact statement (nis) accompanies this planning application. The nis assesses both the construction and operation of the proposed development, as well as integral elements of the wider project infrastructure, comprising the permitted ballyboughlin solar park (pl. Ref. 24/60338) which consists of the construction and operation of c. 14mw solar photovoltaic (pv) farm located off curragh road (l20171) in the townland of clara, near clara, co. Offaly and all associated works. 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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AddressDatePriceDistance
Church Road, Clara, Co OffalyMar 2025€105,000310 m

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  1. Application received29 April 2026
  2. Decision due3 August 2026

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