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Rathduff, Townland of Thomastown Demesne South, Co. Tipperary

Amendments to a permitted solar farm development, including an enlarged substation compound and minor solar array reconfiguration.

2660469 · Tipperary County Council · Lodged 19 May 2026

Reference
2660469
Authority
Tipperary County Council
Register status
In progress
Type
PERMISSION
Received
19 May 2026

Summary

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This application seeks to amend a previously permitted solar farm development in Thomastown Demesne South. The changes include reconfiguring and enlarging the permitted substation compound to include a Solar Farm section and an ESB section, alongside minor reconfigurations to the solar array.

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Development description

Red iii development which will consist of an amendment to a previously consented development (planning reference pl92.313424) comprising the reconfiguration and enlargement of the permitted substation layout from c. 24.0m x 19.0m compound with an enlarged compound (c. 54.1m x 25.9m), to include a solar farm (ip) section and an esb section, containing control rooms, power quality equipment, transformers and a 12m x 12m hardstanding area. The development includes ancillary infrastructure such as 2.44m high palisade fencing, lighting, cctv and internal access tracks, as well as a minor reconfiguration of the permitted solar array, involving the removal of 11 tables of solar panels to accommodate the revised substation footprint. All other infrastructure of the development permitted under pl92.313424 remain unchanged. 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 received19 May 2026
  2. Decision due24 August 2026

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