Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedEnergyDecided 28 July 2025

Townlands of Killough, Clohoge and Graigue, Co. Tipperary

Development of a large-scale solar farm near a protected castle in County Tipperary.

2560003 · Tipperary County Council · Lodged 3 January 2025

Reference
2560003
Authority
Tipperary County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
3 January 2025

Summary

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A 10-year permission is sought for a solar farm on a 222.23-hectare site, featuring 745,168 sq. metres of solar panels. The development is located near Killough Castle and Tower House, which is a Protected Structure, and is proposed to operate for 40 years.

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Development description

A 10-year permission for the development of a solar farm on a site of 222.23 hectares consisting of the following: 745,168 sq. Metres of solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted steel frames; 23 no. Inverter/transformer stations; underground power and communication cables and ducts; boundary security fencing; 1 no. Medium voltage (mv) ring main unit (rmu) control building; new internal access tracks and associated drainage infrastructure; continued use of existing site entrances off the l-4106 and l-13101 local roads; cctv/lighting posts; landscaping and all associated site services and works. The project will also include biodiversity enhancement and bat/bird and archaeological buffers within the site. The development is located proximate to killough castle and tower house, which is a protected structure (trps 1029). Temporary works to the existing splayed entrance onto the l-4106 are proposed to accommodate construction works for the solar farm. The solar farm will be operational for 40 years

Key dates

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  1. Application received3 January 2025
  2. Further information requested25 February 2025
  3. Further information received5 June 2025
  4. Decision due30 July 2025
  5. Decision issued28 July 2025
  6. Appeal submitted21 August 2025
  7. Appeal decided17 December 2025
  8. Permission expiry16 December 2030

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