BIRR ENTERPRISE CENTRE SYNGEFIELD, BIRR, CO.OFFALY
Proposed development
THE INSTALLATION OF A ROOFTOP SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC ARRAY (RED III) (1,339.3 SQ.M) ON EXISTING FACTORY BUILDINGS AND ALL ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE. 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
- Offaly County Council
- Decision due
- 2 Jun 2026
Timeline
Application received
23 Feb 2026
Decision due
2 Jun 2026
Decision: conditional
27 May 2026
Grant issued
1 Jul 2026
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Planning history within 750 m
NEW DWELLING HOUSE, DOMESTIC GARAGE/ FUEL SHED, INSTALL SEPTIC TANK WITH PERCOLATION AREA AND ALL ANCIALLRY SITE WORKS
widening of the existing vehicular entrance and expansion of the existing driveway; revisions to the height of existing boundary walls to the south and west boundaries; removal of 4 no. existing rooflights to the south elevation; revisions to existing window openings on the south elevation; construction of a porch and bay window to the front (south) elevation; revisions to existing window openings on the west elevation; minor alterations to the rear of the dwelling including removal of the existing chimney and boiler room; together with internal alterations, refurbishment works, energy upgrade works, and all associated site development and ancillary works
THE INSTALLATION OF A ROOFTOP SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC ARRAY ( 1,339.3 SQ.M ) ON EXISTING FACTORY BUILDINGS AND ALL ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE. THIS DEVELOPMENT IS COVERED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE RENEWABLE ENERGY DIRECTIVE III (DIRECTIVE (EU) 2023/2413)
THE INSTALLATION OF A ROOFTOP SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC ARRAY (1,339.3 SQ.M) ON EXISTING FACTORY BUILDINGS AND ALL ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
THE INSTALLATION OF A ROOFTOP SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC ARRAY (1,339.9 SQ.M) ON EXISTING FACTORY BUILDINGS AND ALL ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
A SINGLE STOREY PLANT ROOM, 2-BEDROOM APARTMENT, SHOWER BLOCK AND AN ENSUITED FIRST FLOOR BEDROOM AND TOILET BLOCK (ALL TO THE EAST OF THE EXISTING MAIN BUILDING) INCLUDING ALL ASSOCIATED INTERNAL WORKS. THE DEVELOPMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION CONSISTS OF PERMISSION FOR A SHELTERED COVERED SINGLE STOREY LINK FROM THE MAIN BUILDING TO THE SOUTH EAST TO CONNECT TO THE COURTYARD RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION AND PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PLANNING REF: 23/407. THE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING TWO STOREY EXTENSION TO THE SOUTH OF THE MAIN BUILDING AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A REPLACEMENT TWO-STOREY EXTENSION CONTAINING SUPPORT ROOMS, TOILET BLOCKS, STAIRWELL, DINING AND KITCHEN TO SUPPORT EXISTING FACILITIES, A BIKE SHELTER, ADDITIONAL LANDSCAPING, INCLUDING ALL ASSOCIATED INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL WORKS. THIS BUILDING IS WITHIN THE CURTILAGE OF A PROTECTED STRUCTURE UNDER THE RECORD OF PROTECTED STRUCTURES IN THE OFFALY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027(RPS REF. 53-327)