A solar photovoltaic farm at townlands of Stonestown Kilcamin Crancreagh Derrinlough

Proposed development

(RED III) a solar photovoltaic (PV) farm and all associated works. This application involves the installation of 145MW of solar PV over an approximate area of 148 hectares, including 41 no. transformers and 1 no. RMU. The proposed development will utilise 1 no. existing construction entrance, and 2 no. existing operational entrances. The proposed development will utilise existing internal access tracks and will involve the construction of approximately 7km of new internal access tracks. The site is centred at X (ITM) 608494.8003 and Y (ITM) 716388.2449. Planning permission is sought for a period of 10 years, with an operational life of 40 years from the date of commissioning. A Natura Impact Statement will also be submitted to the Planning Authority with this application. 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

Planning status

The application has been lodged and validated. The council has eight weeks to decide, unless it asks for further information. The council's decision is due by 29 Jul 2026.

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