GrantedDecided 15 September 2025Cork County Council

Farrangalway Mellifontstown Kinsale Co.Cork

Planning application 25/4167
DecisionConditional permission
Decided15 September 2025
Application typePermission
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Proposed development

Application description published by Cork County Council.
10 Year Planning permission for a solar farm with a total area of circa 9 hectares. The solar farm will consist of solar panels on ground mounted frames, 2 no. single storey electrical inverter/transformer stations, 2 no. containerised energy storage modules, 1 no. single storey spare parts container, 1 no. medium voltage control/switching substation (comprising either single-storey building or 2 no. modular units), 1 no. weather station, underground electrical ducting and cabling within the development site, security fencing, CCTV, access tracks, temporary construction compound, landscaping and all associated ancillary development and drainage works. Construction and operational access will be via 1 no. existing entrance from the L7247. The operational lifespan of the solar farm will be 40 years and planning permission is requested for the duration.

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