Period of 10 years to construct and complete a solar PV energy development
Townlands of Threecastles Crosscoolharbour Santryhill Newpaddocks Oldpaddocks and Edmonstown, Blessington, County Wicklow
28 ha · On Site
Planning application 2460257 to Wicklow County Council: Period of 10 years to construct and complete a solar PV energy development and grid route, at Townlands of Threecastles Crosscoolharbour Santryhill Newpaddocks. Granted by the council on 23 September 2024. Work commenced on 21 July 2025.
Timeline
- Application lodged
- Further information requested
- Further information received
- Council granted
- Work commenced
Key facts
Homes and mix
- ESB substations
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Proposed development
permission for a period of 10 years to construct and complete a solar PV energy development and grid route, with a total site area of 28 hectares comprising of the construction of PV panels mounted on metal frames, transformer stations, new access tracks, perimeter fencing with CCTV cameras and access gates, temporary construction compounds, 20 kV underground cabling connecting the solar farm to the existing Blessington 38kV ESB Substation, and all ancillary grid infrastructure and associated works. The solar farm would be operational for 35 years. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared in respect of the application for planning permission
Planning status
A commencement notice has been lodged: works are under way or about to start.
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