Townlands of Killough, Clohoge and Graigue, Co. Tipperary

A 10-year permission for the development of a solar farm on a site of 222.23 hectares consisting of the following: 745,168 sq. metres of solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted steel frames; 23 no. inverter/transformer stations; underground power and communication cables and ducts; boundary security fencing; 1 no. Medium Voltage (MV) Ring Main Unit (RMU) Control Building; new internal access tracks and associated drainage infrastructure; continued use of existing site entrances off the L-4106 and L-13101 local roads; CCTV/Lighting posts; landscaping and all associated site services and works. The project will also include biodiversity enhancement and bat/bird and archaeological buffers within the site. The development is located proximate to Killough Castle and Tower House, which is a Protected Structure (TRPS 1029). Temporary works to the existing splayed entrance onto the L-4106 are proposed to accommodate construction works for the solar farm. The solar farm will be operational for 40 years

Applicant

Not published

Authority

Tipperary County Council

Decision due

30 Jul 2025

1. Application received

   3 Jan 2025

2. Council asked for further information

   25 Feb 2025

3. Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)

   5 Jun 2025

4. Decision due

   30 Jul 2025

5. Decision: conditional

   28 Jul 2025

6. Appeal decided: conditional (ACP-323453-25)

   17 Dec 2025