Within the townland of, Ballyboe, County Tipperary
Proposed development
A RED III development for a period of 10 years for the construction of a solar PV energy development (renewable energy development) with a total site area of 32.6 hectares. The development will consist of PV panels mounted on metal frames, inverter station, string inverters, new access tracks, underground cabling, perimeter fencing with CCTV cameras and access gates, electrical cabling and ducting, new on-site ESB 38kV substation building, 33kV control building, lighting masts, laydown areas, landscaping and all ancillary grid infrastructure and associated works. The grid route is c. 1.06km in length. The Application Site will be accessed from two new access points off the R706, one of which was previously consented under Planning Reference: 19600239. The Proposed Development will connect with and represents an extension to the adjacent solar farm permitted under Planning Reference 19600239 and 21403. Permission is also sought for minor amendments to Planning Reference 19600239 and 21403 which comprises of (1) Minor adjustments to the perimeter fencing (length decreasing by c.1km), (2) Minor adjustments to the red line boundary (decreasing by c.1km), (3) Increase operational lifetime from 30 years to 40 years. The proposed solar farm will connect to the national grid via the new 38kV substation and will have an operational lifetime of 40 years. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of this application. 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
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- Authority
- Tipperary County Council
- Decision due
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Timeline
Application received
29 Jan 2026
Decision due
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Planning history within 750 m
the construction of a new dormer dwelling and to renovate and make minor alterations to the the existing derelict dwelling, which will be integrated into the new dwelling; installation of a new domestic wastewater treatment system and all associated works
the construction of new single storey dwelling, proposed waste-water treatment system and percolation area, external garage, new site entrance including gate and piers and modifications to hedgerow and All necessary associated site works and services
the following; 1) rear and side extension to my dwelling and 2) 3no. storage sheds and all associated site development works
amend the design of the approved development (Planning Ref: 19/600239) which comprises consent for the development of a temporary (30 years) solar farm with an export capacity of 12 MW comprising of photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames with associated infrastructure including 4 no. inverter housing cabins, 1 no. control building, 1 no. customer cabin (substation), 1 no. DNO substation, temporary construction compound, ducting and electrical cabling, perimeter agricultural fencing, mounted CCTV cameras and internal access tracks subject to 16 conditions. Amendments proposed are: - - Although the height of the solar panels is increased from 2.7m to a maximum 3.2m, the glint and glare impacts will reduce due to advancements in the assessment and software used. The panel tilt angle will change from between 15 and 25 degrees to 15 and 30 degrees; - The number of solar modules will reduce from 39,168 to 30,060 and the number of pile driven poles installed will increase from 2,548 to 4,258; - Although there will be an increase in the number of Inverter Substations from 4 to 6, these have a lower noise output and will therefore result in lower noise impacts; - An increase in CCTV cameras along the perimeter fence from 8 to 12; - Although the road will remain at a width of 3.5m, the point where it connects from the southern to northern lands is moved to use the existing access; - An almost identical footprint which will increase by 0.03% to 4.08%; and – Increase the output from 12MW to 16MW
construction of 1) a new storey and half dwelling 2) new domestic garage 3, new site entrance, driveway and modification to hedgerow 4) waste water treatment system and all associated site works
construction of 1) a new storey & half dwelling 2) new domestic garage 3) new site entrance, driveway and modification to hedgerow 4) waste water treatment system and all associated site works