Utilities development at the townlands of Castleblunden Drakeland Middle Clonmoran
Within the townlands of Castleblunden Drakeland Middle Clonmoran, Mortgagefields Poulgour Wetland and Archersleas, Co. Kilkenny
25.1 ha · Granted · permission to Jun 2036
Planning application 2560416 to Kilkenny County Council at the townlands of Castleblunden Drakeland Middle Clonmoran. Granted by the council on 25 May 2026. The register gives the permission's end as 25 June 2036.
Timeline
- Application lodged
- Further information requested
- Further information received
- Council granted
- Permission ends (date on the register)
The end date is the one the council register states. An extension or a commencement changes it.
Key facts
Proposed development
for development. The development will consist of planning permission for a period of 10 years to construct and complete a solar PV energy development, battery storage and grid route with a total site area of 25.1 hectares, comprising of the construction of PV panels mounted on metal frames, MV Power Stations, substation, batteries, MV stations, new access tracks, underground cabling and ducting, perimeter fencing with CCTV cameras and access gates, a temporary construction compound, 10kV underground cabling connecting the solar farm to the existing Rosehill 38kV substation, and all ancillary grid infrastructure and associated works. The proposed development consists of works within the curtilage of Protected Structures Ref. C1000, C1002 and C330. The development would be operational for 40 years. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of this application
Planning status
Permission was granted on 25 May 2026. The four-week appeal period has passed with no appeal recorded, so the permission is final. Works can start once a commencement notice is lodged; the register gives its end as 25 Jun 2036.
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