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25260Grantedpermission

Mogullaan Crossagh, Rathlaheen South Culleen, Drumline and Ballycasey Beg Co. Clare

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Proposed development

For the development this site at the townlands of Mogullaan, Crossagh, Rathlaheen South, Culleen, Drumline and Ballycasey Beg, Co Clare. Planning Permission is sought for a duration of 10 years, with an operational life of 35 years from the date of commissioning. The proposed development comprises the construction and operation of a solar photovoltaic (PV) farm on a site of approximately 95 hectares. The project includes: (i) Ground-mounted solar arrays supported by steel frames, with an internal network cable facilitating connection to the Drumline 110kV substation. An internal network cable will be installed to enable an under-the-fence connection from the onsite transformer compound to the adjacent substation. The transformer compound will include an Independent Power Producer (IPP) building, a 110kV transformer, and an 18-metre-high lightning monopole mast. (ii) Underground electrical cabling and ducting, security fencing, CCTV stands. (iii) New internal access tracks and site entrance. (iv) Site drainage. (v) All ancillary site development works and apparatus. A Natura Impact Statement will also be submitted to the Planning Authority with this application

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Not published
Authority
Clare County Council
Decision due
16 Nov 2025
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Timeline

  1. Application received

    8 Aug 2025

  2. Decision due

    16 Nov 2025

  3. Decision: conditional

    14 Nov 2025

  4. Grant issued

    19 Dec 2025

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2560551Granted

for the change of use of existing detached garage to granny flat with disabled access including alterations to existing building, connection to existing services & all ancillary site works

Mogullaan, Newmarket on Fergus, Co. Clare Clare County Council Received 5 Sept 2025
2560355Granted

to construct a granny flat to the rear of the existing dwelling along with any other ancillary works

Mogullaan, Newmarket-on-Fergus, Co. Clare V95 W271 Clare County Council Received 15 Jun 2025
24435Withdrawn

for the development at this site at the townlands of Ballycar, lislea, Kilulla, Mogullaan and Crossagh, Rathlaheen South, Culleen, Drumline and Ballycasey Beg, Co Clare The development will consist of an application for a 10-year development phase followed by a 40-year operational lifespan for a solar farm on a site encompassing approximately 109 hectares. The proposed development includes the installation of ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on steel frames accross the site. The project will incorporate 256 inverters arranged in a series string configuration, supported by 24 electrical skid hardstands that will house transformer units and a ring main unit facility. The development also entails the construction of a transformer compound to facilitate a connection to the existing 110kV Drumline Substation. An internal network cable will be installed to enable an under-the-fence connection from the on-site transformer compound to the adjacent substation. The transformer compound will include an Independent Power Producer (IPP) building, a 110kV transformer, and an 18 metre-high lightning monopole mast. Approximately 8.6 Kilometres of new and upgraded internal access tracks will be developed to provide connectivity within the site. Six new site entrances are proposed, including modification to existing junctions to accommodate construction access and the delivery of abnormal loads. These access points will connnect to Local Roads (L3166, Ballycar Road L3174 and L3136) and the Regional Road R458. All new entrances will link directly to the public road network. This application seeks approval for all associated site development and ancillary works necessary to support the successful delivery and operation of the proposed solar farm. A Natura Impact Statement will also be submitted to the Planning Authority with this application

Ballycar Lislea Killulla, Mogullaan & Crossagh Rathlaheen South, Culleen Drumline & Ballycasey Beg Co Clare Clare County Council Received 23 Dec 2024
20712Granted

the development consists of the construction of a slatted unit and associated site works

Culleen, Drumline, Co Clare Clare County Council Received 1 Oct 2020
19589Refused

for development which will consist of a dwelling house with proprietary waste treatment system and sand polishing filter together with ancillary site works

Crossagh, Newmarket-on-Fergus, Co. Clare Clare County Council Received 18 Jul 2019