Planning application · Longford County Council

RED III application for a 10 Year Planning Permission for a solar farm with a total area…

in the townland of Shanmullagh , Ballinamuck , Co Longford

2660061 · LongfordIn Assessment
Reference
2660061
Planning authority
Longford County Council
Received
24 Feb 2026
Decided
15 May 2026
Status
In Assessment
Use
other
Site area
11.15 ha

Proposed development

RED III application for 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. 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) 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 recorded a decision on 15 May 2026. The official file has the outcome; a third-party appeal is possible within four weeks of the decision.

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