Planning application · Cork County Council

Development of lands (c. 7.5ha) at Curraleigh, Inniscarra…

Curraleigh, Inniscarra, Co. Cork

26/2143 · CorkIn Assessment
Reference
26/2143
Planning authority
Cork County Council
Received
14 Aug 2026
Decision due
8 Oct 2026
Status
In Assessment
Use
other
Floor area
74,020 m²

Proposed development

Amarenco Solar Inniscarra Limited intend to apply for planning permission for development of lands (c. 7.5ha) at Curraleigh, Inniscarra, Co. Cork. The development will consist of: A 10-year permission for a solar farm and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility within a total development area of 7.5ha comprising: i) photovoltaic panels on ground-mounted frames. The solar panels are arranged within a site area of c. 7.402 ha, with an expected lifespan of 40 years. The proposed development represents an extension to the solar farm previously permitted under Reg Ref. No.’s 15/06625, 21/04505, and 22/04909. ii) 1 no. single-storey solar PV transformer station, iii)12 no. single-storey BESS containers arranged within a site of c. 0.098 ha, iv) 1 no. single-storey BESS Transformer, v)1 no. single-storey Power Conversion System Skid (PCS Skid), vi)1 no. single-storey spare parts storage container, vii) internal access tracks, fencing, CCTV, landscaping, and all associated site and development works. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive(EU)2023/2024) 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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The council is assessing the application. Submissions from the public are taken in the first five weeks. The council's decision is due by 8 Oct 2026.

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