Townlands of Lehinch Kilcoursey Kilbride Aghamore Raheen and Clara, near Clara, Co. Offaly
Proposed development
A 38kV hybrid grid connection cable and is intended to connect the permitted Ballyboughlin Solar Park (Pl. Ref. 24/60338) to the existing Clara 38kV Substation. The proposed development will consist of: •The laying of a 38kV underground electrical grid connection cable (c.4.5km in length), utilising public roads, and the construction of and overhead electrical grid connection cable (c. 0.898km in length), from the existing Clara 38kV substation to the permitted Ballyboughlin Solar Park (Pl. ref. 24/60338). • The proposed development includes all associated site development and site enabling works and ancillary infrastructure, including 5 no. joint bays and 38kV underground ducting and cabling. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) accompanies this Planning Application
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- Offaly County Council
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Application received
22 Dec 2025
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21/271 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR BEDROOM DWELLING WITH GARAGE. THE APPLICATION WILL ALSO INCLUDE A NEW ENTRANCE AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE-WORKS, BOUNDARY TREATMENTS, CONNECTIONS TO EXISTING SERVICES AND DRAINAGE
• A high-bay logistics warehouse with racking and 4 associated loading docks and marshalling areas • Ancillary office area over three floors for administrative staff • Surface car parking spaces, HGV trailer parking spaces, and cycle parking spaces • All associated site works including landscaping, boundary treatment and SuDS
a new dwelling, garage, new waste water treatment system and polishing filter all associated site works
construction of a new dwelling, garage, new wastewater treatment system and polishing filter all associated site works
(RED 111) a 38kV hybrid grid connection cable and is intended to connect the permitted Ballyboughlin Solar Park (Pl. Ref. 24/60338) to the existing Clara 38kV Substation. The proposed development will consist of: The laying of a 38kV underground electrical grid connection cable (c.4.5km in length), utilising public roads, and the construction of an overhead electrical grid connection cable (c. 0.898km in length), from the existing Clara 38kV substation to the permitted Ballyboughlin Solar Park (Pl. ref. 24/60338). The proposed development includes all associated site development and site enabling works and ancillary infrastructure, including 5 no. joint bays and 38kV underground ducting and cabling. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) accompanies this Planning Application. The NIS assesses both the construction and operation of the Proposed Development, as well as integral elements of the wider project infrastructure, comprising the permitted Ballyboughlin Solar Park (Pl. Ref. 24/60338) which consists of the construction and operation of c. 14MW solar photovoltaic (PV) farm located off Curragh Road (L20171) in the townland of Clara, near Clara, Co. Offaly and all associated works. 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
(RED III) a 38kV hybrid grid connection cable and is intended to connect the permitted Ballyboughlin Solar Park (Pl. Ref. 24/60338) to the existing Clara 38kV Substation. The proposed development will consist of: The laying of a 38kV underground electrical grid connection cable (c.4.5km in length), utilising public roads, and the construction of an overhead electrical grid connection cable (c. 0.898km in length), from the existing Clara 38kV substation to the permitted Ballyboughlin Solar Park (Pl. ref. 24/60338). The proposed development includes all associated site development and site enabling works and ancillary infrastructure, including 5 no. joint bays and 38kV underground ducting and cabling. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) accompanies this Planning Application. The NIS assesses both the construction and operation of the Proposed Development, as well as integral elements of the wider project infrastructure, comprising the permitted Ballyboughlin Solar Park (Pl. Ref. 24/60338) which consists of the construction and operation of c. 14MW solar photovoltaic (PV) farm located off Curragh Road (L20171) in the townland of Clara, near Clara, Co. Offaly and all associated works. 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