Period of 10 years for a proposed solar farm at Townland of Ballymoney, Arklow
Townland of Ballymoney, Arklow, Co. Wicklow
27.2 ha · Under appeal since July 2025
Planning application 2560361 to Wicklow County Council: Period of 10 years for a proposed solar farm, at Townland of Ballymoney, Arklow. Refused by the council on 8 July 2025; now under appeal to An Coimisiún Pleanála.
Timeline
- Application lodged
- Council refused
- Appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála
Key facts
Proposed development
period of 10 years for a proposed solar farm and BESS (battery energy storage system) development which will consist of the construction of PV panels mounted on metal frames, inverters, battery storage infrastructure (BESS units, and MV Stations), new access tracks, underground cabling, perimeter fencing with CCTV cameras and access gates, a temporary construction compound, a substation and all ancillary grid infrastructure and associated works. It is proposed to use the consented Ballymoney Solar Farm access point (Pl Ref: 19/627 and ABP Ref: 305289-19). The solar farm and BESS would be operational for 40 years. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted with this application
Planning status
The decision has been appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála. The appeal outcome replaces the council decision.
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