Planning application · Longford County Council

A 10 Year Planning Permission for a solar farm at the townland of Shanmullagh, Ballinamuck

in the townland of Shanmullagh, Ballinamuck, County Longford

2660037 · LongfordClosed

11.15 ha · Declared invalid

Planning application 2660037 to Longford County Council: A 10 Year Planning Permission for a solar farm with a total area of circa 11 hectares, at the townland of Shanmullagh, Ballinamuck.

Timeline

  1. Application lodged

Key facts

Reference
2660037
Planning authority
Longford County Council
Received
6 Feb 2026
Status
Closed
Use
Utilities
Floor area (estimated)
110,000 m²
Read from the description, not stated on the register.
Site area
11.15 ha

Proposed development

a 10 Year Planning Permission for a solar farm with a total area of circa 11 hectares. The solar farm will consist of solar panels on ground mounted frames, 14 no. single storey electrical inverter stations and 1 no. single storey electrical LV/MV transformer station, 2 no. single storey spare parts containers, 1 no. Ring Main Units, 1 no. MV substation, underground electrical ducting and cabling within the development site, security fencing, CCTV, access tracks, temporary construction compounds, landscaping and all associated ancillary development and drainage works. The proposed development will connect into the existing 20kV overhead electricity line that crosses the site. Construction and operational vehicle access will be via 1 no. new entrance from the L-10193 public road. The operational lifespan of the solar farm will be 40 years and planning permission is requested for this duration. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413)

Planning status

The application was declared invalid by the council. A corrected application may be lodged again.

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