Curraleigh, Inniscarra, Co. Cork
Proposed development
Amarenco Solar Inniscarra Limited intend to apply for planning permission for development of lands (c. 7.5ha) at Curraleigh, Inniscarra, Co. Cork. The development will consist of: A 10-year permission for a solar farm and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility within a total development area of 7.5ha comprising: i) photovoltaic panels on ground-mounted frames. The solar panels are arranged within a site area of c. 7.402 ha, with an expected lifespan of 40 years. The proposed development represents an extension to the solar farm previously permitted under Reg Ref. No.’s 15/06625, 21/04505, and 22/04909. ii) 1 no. single-storey solar PV transformer station, iii)12 no. single-storey BESS containers arranged within a site of c. 0.098 ha, iv) 1 no. single-storey BESS Transformer, v)1 no. single-storey Power Conversion System Skid (PCS Skid), vi)1 no. single-storey spare parts storage container, vii) internal access tracks, fencing, CCTV, landscaping, and all associated site and development works. 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 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply.
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- Cork County Council
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14 Aug 2026
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Amarenco Solar Inniscarra Limited intend to apply for planning permission for development of lands (c. 7.5ha) at Curraleigh, Inniscarra, Co. Cork. The development will consist of: A 10-year permission for a solar farm and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility within a total development area of 7.5ha comprising: photovoltaic panels on ground-mounted frames. The solar panels are arranged within a site area of c. 7.402 ha, with an expected lifespan of 40 years. The proposed development represents an extension to the solar farm previously permitted under Reg Ref. No.’s 15/06625, 21/04505, and 22/04909. 1 no. single-storey solar PV transformer station, 12 no. single-storey BESS containers arranged within a site of c. 0.098 ha, 1 no. single-storey BESS Transformer, 1 no. single-storey Power Conversion System Skid (PCS Skid), 1 no. single-storey spare parts storage container, internal access tracks, fencing, CCTV, landscaping, and all associated site and development works. 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 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply.
Modification to the solar farm permitted under planning reg no. 15/6625 and extended under 21/4505. The modifications consist of changes to the dimensions of the permitted photovoltaic panels, replacement of the 2 transformer stations with 1 smaller transformer station and 1 smaller storage unit, changes to the design of the delivery station and associated layout changes. All modifications are within the boundary of the permitted development.
Construct detached part dormer, part single storey dwelling including domestic effluent treatment system and all associated site development works.
Modifications of development permitted under 15/6625 and extended under 21/4505. The modifications consist of minor changes to the dimensions of the permitted photovoltaic panels, replacement of the 2 transformers stations with 1 smaller transformer station and 1 smaller storage unit, minor change to the design of the delivery station, and associated layout changes. All modifications are within the boundary of permitted development and all associated site works.
A 5 MW solar farm comprising approximately 22,200 photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames within a site area of 10.5 hectares, 2 no. single storey inverter/transformer stations, 1 no. single storey delivery station, security fencing, CCTV, and all associated ancillary development works. - Extension of duration of permission granted under planning reference: 15/6625
The construction of a dwelling house and all associated site works.