GrantedDecided 16 February 2026Carlow County Council

Nua Manufacturing, O’ Brien Road, Co. Carlow

Planning application 2560416
DecisionConditional grant
Decided16 February 2026
Application typePERMISSION
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Site

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Proposed development

Application description published by Carlow County Council.
Ground Mounted Photovoltaic array covering an area of 2200m2 (0.22 hectares) to be located west of the factory. PV panels are ground mounted on steel frames with associated electrical cabinet / switch room including 4 no. battery storage kiosks and 3 no. invertors and all associated cables / ducting connecting back to the factory and all associated site development works

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Refusal reasons

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Conditions

  • 1Development must be carried out in accordance with plans/particulars received 16/12/2025, except where amended by conditions.Compliance
  • 2Permission is limited to the development described in public notices and received plans; does not cover other site development.Compliance
  • 3Submit final arrangement and detailed design of solar arrays for written agreement prior to commencement.Design Materials
  • 4No interference with public roads/footpaths without Municipal District Area Engineer agreement. No materials stored on public roads/footpaths during construction. Road opening works require a Road Opening Licence compliant with 2017 Guidelines, agreed by Transportation Department prior to commencement.Traffic Access
  • 5Manage C&D waste per final CEMP and C&DWMP agreed in writing with Planning Authority prior to commencement, including waste generation details and disposal methods per regional Waste Management Plan.Construction Management
  • 6Do not impair existing land/roadside drainage. No surface water discharged to public footpaths/roads/adjoining properties. Ground under PV panels maintained as grassland to allow natural greenfield infiltration. No interference with roadside drainage without Municipal District Engineer agreement.Wastewater Drainage
  • 7Landscaping per Landscape & Sightlines Plan (PP501, 16/12/2025). Plant native species in first planting season post-completion, protect from damage, replace failures within 5 years. Retain all existing mature trees/hedgerows on/bounding site.Landscaping Boundary
  • 8Consult Chief Fire Officer prior to commencement and strictly comply with recommendations.Compliance
  • 9Pay development contribution of €444.00 prior to commencement. 5% p.a. interest applies from grant date to payment date (first 90 days discounted).Development Contribution

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