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Powerstown Demesne and Burgagery Lands-East, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary

A 15.9-hectare solar energy development near Clonmel with a 35-year operational lifetime.

2561159 · Tipperary County Council · Lodged 14 November 2025

Reference
2561159
Authority
Tipperary County Council
Register status
Invalid or incomplete
Type
PERMISSION
Received
14 November 2025

Summary

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The proposal seeks a 10-year planning permission for a solar farm on a 15.9-hectare site. It will feature photovoltaic panels on mounting frames, transformer stations, underground cabling, security fencing, and CCTV.

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Development description

A 10-year planning permission for a solar energy development with a total site area of 15.9 hectares comprising (i) photovoltaic solar panels on mounting frames; (ii) electrical transformer stations; (iii) underground electrical and communications cabling; (iv) upgraded and new on-site access tracks; (v) security fencing and gates; (vi) pole-mounted security cameras; and (vii) all associated and ancillary site development, landscaping and reinstatement works. The operational lifetime of the proposed development is 35-years. The planning application is accompanied by an appropriate assessment screening report

Land-use zoning

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EnvironsRU
To provide for agricultural needs and to protect and enhance the rural environment and setting of the settlement

National zoning type: Mixed/general primary sector uses, including 'rural'

Objective set by the Clonmel and Environs Local Area Plan 2024-2030 (2024–2030). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.

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  1. Application received14 November 2025

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