Tirlickeen Td. Cartronbrack Td. Clogh Td., Corryena Td. Lismacmorrough Td., County Longford
Proposed development
A RED III Application for a 10 year planning permission with an operational lifespan of 40 years. The development applied for consisted of a solar farm and energy storage compound with a total area of circa 111.1ha. The proposed solar farm development spans a total site area measuring circa 94.18ha. The export capacity to the grid is estimated to be up to 80 MW. The development will consist of a solar farm comprising of: · Installation of approximately 700,000 sqm solar PV panel arrays, to include approximately 355,000 sqm of ground mounted panels supported by steel frame structures, and the remaining area as solar array row spacing. · Installation of approximately 18 MV stations. · An energy storage compound consisting of 56 no. containerised energy storage modules and associated plant and equipment. · Installation of underground cabling and ducting, comprising approximately 1.8 km along the R397 and L5527 public roads. · Provision of temporary site compounds, welfare facilities, and secure materials storage areas. · Construction of circa 3,800m internal access tracks throughout the site. · Erection of approximately 550 m of security fencing around the BESS compound and pole-mounted CCTV cameras for site monitoring. · Construction and operational access via two existing entrances on the R397 and L5527 roads. · Landscaping and biodiversity enhancement measures. The proposed development will also include drainage and all ancillary development works and apparatus necessary to facilitate the proposed development. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. The application may also be viewed/downloaded on the following website; https://www.bnrgballymahon.com/
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Longford County Council
- Decision due
- 30 Nov 2026
Timeline
Application received
14 Nov 2025
Council asked for further information
7 Jan 2026
Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)
1 Apr 2026
Decision due
30 Nov 2026
Decision: conditional
13 May 2026
Appeal decided: conditional (PL-501476-LD-26)
7 Oct 2026
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Planning history within 750 m
proposed extension to the rear of existing dormer type dwelling house to include amendments to roof and relevant elevations and all ancillary site works
demolition of existing single storey extension and proposed new single storey extension to the side of existing dwelling, upgrade existing entrance, drainage and ancillary site works
proposed storey and half type dwelling house, detached garage, formation of dual entrance, wastewater treatment system, percolation area and all ancillary site works