in the townland of Shanmullagh, Ballinamuck, Co Longford
Proposed development
RED III application for a 10 Year Planning Permission for a solar farm with a total area of circa 11 hectares. The solar farm will consist of solar panels on ground mounted frames, 14 no. electrical inverter stations and 1 no. single storey electrical LV/MV transformer station, 2 no. single storey spare parts containers, 1 no. Ring Main Units, 1 no. MV substation, underground electrical ducting and cabling within the development site, security fencing, CCTV, access tracks, temporary construction compounds, landscaping and all associated ancillary development and drainage works. The proposed development will connect into the existing 20kV overhead electricity line that crosses the site. Construction and operational vehicle access will be via 1 no. new entrance from the L-10193 public road. The operational lifespan of the solar farm will be 40 years and planning permission is requested for this duration. 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
- Longford County Council
- Decision due
- 6 Apr 2027
Timeline
Application received
24 Feb 2026
Decision due
6 Apr 2027
Decision: conditional
15 May 2026
Grant issued
17 Jun 2026
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Planning history within 750 m
a 10 Year Planning Permission for a solar farm with a total area of circa 11 hectares. The solar farm will consist of solar panels on ground mounted frames, 14 no. single storey electrical inverter stations and 1 no. single storey electrical LV/MV transformer station, 2 no. single storey spare parts containers, 1 no. Ring Main Units, 1 no. MV substation, underground electrical ducting and cabling within the development site, security fencing, CCTV, access tracks, temporary construction compounds, landscaping and all associated ancillary development and drainage works. The proposed development will connect into the existing 20kV overhead electricity line that crosses the site. Construction and operational vehicle access will be via 1 no. new entrance from the L-10193 public road. The operational lifespan of the solar farm will be 40 years and planning permission is requested for this duration. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413)
of PL22/50 - the proposed construction of a dwelling house with both a two storey and single storey element, entrance to service the proposed dwelling house, with detached garage, wastewater treatment system with percolation area and all ancillary works
proposed construction of a six bay single slatted shed with underground effluent storage tank together with dungstead and all ancillary works
the proposed construction of a dwelling house with both a two storey and single storey element, entrance to service the proposed dwelling house, with detached garage, wastewater treatment system with percolation area and all ancillary works
the proposed construction of a two storey type dwelling house with detached garage, alteration to existing agricultural entrance to also serve the proposed dwelling house, boundary fence/wall, wastewater treatment system with percolation area and all ancillary site works
(1) construction of a single storey extension to the rear of an existing bungalow type dwelling house and internal and external alterations to the existing bungalow, (2) material change of use of existing garage to living accommodation to include internal and external alterations and all ancillary site works