Carrigogna, Midleton, Co. Cork
Proposed development
A 10-year permission for a solar farm consisting of solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames, 1 single-storey delivery station, 1 single-storey transformer station, 1 single-storey spare parts storage container, construction of a new site entrance off the L - 36014 local road, internal access tracks, security fencing, CCTV, landscaping and all associated development site works. The solar panels are arranged within a total developable site area (including ancillary works) of 8.85ha at Carrigogna, Midleton, Co. Cork. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (directive(EU) 2023/2024) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply.
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Cork County Council
- Decision due
- 27 Apr 2026
Timeline
Application received
3 Nov 2025
Decision due
27 Apr 2026
Decision: grant with conditions
27 Apr 2026
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Planning history within 750 m
Permission to retain the following a) a single storey extension to dwelling on north-eastern side of original cottage, and b) a dormer type extension to dwelling on the north-western side of original cottage.
A) Conservatory to front of dwelling house. B) Minor modifications to windows and door openings on front elevation and C) Timber framed shed to side of dwelling.
10 year permission to develop an Energy Storage System, which will connect to the adjoining ESB Midleton 110kV Electricity Substation. The proposed development will have a projected life span of 30 years. The development will consist of the construction of 1) enclosed battery energy storage system within a site compound on a total of up to c.0.83 hectare site, to include: 1 no. single storey 110kV customer substation, control and switch rooms; up to 13 battery blocks on concrete support structures including heating, ventilation and air conditioning unit (HVAC units); transformer and inverter units; including access tracks and site entrance along existing roadway; associated electrical cabling and ducting; security gates, 2.6m palisade perimeter security fencing; CCTV system; landscaping works and all other associated ancillary infrastructure.
Permission for retention of (1) Existing dwelling house as constructed, (2) Existing 2 No. vehicular entrances as constructed, (3) Modified attic space as constructed, and permission to construct new domestic garage and all associated site works.
Permission to construct a new two storey dwelling, domestic garage, new vehicular entrance, install a new wastewater treatment system & percolation area and all associated site works.
Permission to construct a new single storey dwelling, domestic garage, new vehicular entrance, install a new wastewater treatment system & percolation area and all associated site works.