A solar energy development comprising ground mounted solar photovoltaic panels
Lands to the West of Mannok Cement WorksBallyconnell County Cavan., In the Townlands of Mucklagh Gortoorlan and Snugborough, Ballyconnell County Cavan
41.15 ha · Under appeal since August 2026
Planning application 2660003 to Cavan County Council: A solar energy development comprising ground mounted solar photovoltaic panels, mounted on steel support structures, underground cabling, at Mannok Cement WorksBallyconnell, In the Townlands of Mucklagh. Now under appeal to An Coimisiún Pleanála.
Timeline
- Application lodged
- Further information requested
- Further information received
- Council decided
- Appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála
Key facts
Proposed development
RED III - for a solar energy development comprising ground mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, mounted on steel support structures, underground cabling, temporary construction compound, erection of 3 Transformer stations (11)kV, laying of a permeable gravel access tracks, widening of existing field entrances, erection of CCTV poles and cameras, erection of entrance gates and perimeter fencing, landscaping and biodiversity measures all associated ancillary development works, for the purpose of generation renewable energy electricity. Planning Permission is sought for a 40-year operation of the solar farm following which the site will be decommissioned, all development removed and the Site restored to agricultural lands. SIGNIFICANT FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED
Planning status
The decision has been appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála. The appeal outcome replaces the council decision.
Appeal PL-501871-CN-26 on the An Coimisiún Pleanála website ↗
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