Berrings Near Berrings Co. Cork

The development will consist of: The development and operation of a c.13.8MW solar photovoltaic (PV) farm at a 21.25ha site located off the L2760. The application seeks a 10-year permission with an operational lifetime of 35 years and includes: • Approximately 37, 000 solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted metal frames including string inverters mounted to the rear of the panels, with a maximum table height above ground of approximately 2.7 metres; • 1 no. 38kV substation including 1 no. MV switch room, 1 no. IPP control room, 1 no. ESB switch room and associated electrical infrastructure; • 3 no. transformer units; • Underground cabling and ducting; • 1 no. temporary construction compound and ancillary facilities for the duration of the construction phase of the project; • Perimeter fencing; • CCTV; • Construction and operational access provided from the existing site entrance off the L2760; • Internal tracks, site landscaping and all associated site enabling and site development works

Applicant

Not published

Authority

Cork County Council

Decision due

3 Dec 2025

1. Application received

   5 Dec 2024

2. Decision due

   3 Dec 2025

3. Decision: refused

   3 Dec 2025