Townlands of Ballyhaukish Millfarm Coolscart Gotoon Coolalough Ballycahill Newtown Kilfrush and Knocklong, Co. Limerick
Proposed development
A 10-year planning permission for the development of a solar farm on a site of 210 hectares consisting of the following: 843,000 sqm of solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted steel frames; 29 no. hardstanding locations used for electrical skids; 3 no. electrical plant rooms; new internal access tracks; underground power and communications cables and ducts, including along the R513 and L1509 public roads; new access points from the R513, R516, L1509 and L51309 public roads, and upgrades to existing access points from the L1507, L1509 and L51309 public roads; landscaping and biodiversity enhancement measures; security gates; boundary fencing and all associated ancillary development, site works and services. The solar farm will be operational for 40 years. The planning application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) 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
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Limerick City and County Council
- Decision due
- Not available
Timeline
Application received
10 Aug 2026
Decision due
Not available
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Planning history within 750 m
the construction of an agricultural building for the housing of cattle and associated underground slatted slurry storage tank including all ancillary site works
the construction of a dwelling house, waste water treatment system and percolation area, entrance and all ancillary site works
attic conversion to existing dwelling. Permission is also being sought for (a) demolition of a single storey annex to the rear of the existing dwelling (b) construction of single storey extensions to sides and rear of existing dwelling house to facilitate the provision of a granny flat, (c) construction of single storey porch extension to front of house (d) elevational changes and (e) all associated site works
the construction of an extension to the rear/side of dwelling, front porch, fenestration changes, installation of proprietary treatment unit and polishing filter and all associated site works
a 2-storey dwelling house, garage, advanced treatment system, tertiary filter, a new entrance and all associated site works
a 2-storey dwelling house, garage, advanced treatment system, tertiary filter, a new entrance and all associated site works