RefusedDecided 23 July 2025Cork County Council

Aglish,Currahaly,Farnanes,Farran,Knockavullig Knocknagoul,Knockshanawee,Loughleigh Mahallagh,Nettleville Demesne,Rathonoane Rooves Beg,Rooves More,Shandangan East,Co. Cork

Planning application 24/6157
DecisionRefused
Decided23 July 2025
Application typePermission
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Application description published by Cork County Council.
A 10 year Permission is sought for a solar farm with a total area of circa 161 hectares. The solar farm will consist of solar panels on ground mounted frames, 23 no. single storey electrical inverter/transformer stations, 6 no. single storey spare parts containers, 3 no. Ring Main Units, 7 no. weather stations, underground electrical ducting and cabling within the development site, private lands and within the L62031, L6203, R619, L6207, L22012 and L2204 public roads to connect solar farm field parcels, security fencing, CCTV, access tracks, 4 no. stream/drain deck crossings, 6 no. horizontal directional drill crossings ( under watercourse/drains/public road), temporary construction compounds, landscaping and all associated ancillary development and drainage works. Construction and operational access will be via 7 no. entrances from L62031, L6203, L22012, L6398 and L2204 local roads. The operational lifespan of the solar farm will be 40 years and planning permission is requested for this duration.

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