Within the townlands of, Raheenbeg Ballychristal Killarles and Bawnmore, County Offaly.
A 10-year planning permission for a large solar farm across 143.4 hectares in County Offaly.
2660287 · Offaly County Council · Lodged 28 May 2026
- Reference
- 2660287
- Authority
- Offaly County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 28 May 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of a solar PV energy project spanning 143.4 hectares, operational for 40 years. It includes PV panels on metal frames, inverters, access tracks, fencing, and grid infrastructure. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared.
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Development description
Red iii application - the development will consist of planning permission for a period of 10 years to construct and complete a solar pv energy development (renewable energy development) with a total site area of 143.4 hectares, comprising of the construction of pv panels mounted on metal frames, inverters, internal access tracks, perimeter fencing with cctv cameras and access gates, electrical cabling and ducting, two temporary construction compounds, landscaping and all ancillary grid infrastructure and associated works. The proposed development will utilise two existing access points, which will include the upgrading and widening of an existing access off the l1013. The solar farm would be operational for 40 years. A natura impact statement (nis) has been prepared in respect of 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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- Application received28 May 2026
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