Magherareagh Townland, Ardfinnan, Co. Tipperary
Proposed development
RED III construction of a photovoltaic solar farm development - the proposed development seeks a 10-year planning permission for the proposed photovoltaic solar farm development and all associated site works. The development will consist of linear arrays of solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames of ca. 9.40 hectares overall area, including: associated cabling & ducting and hybrid inverters; a 20kV electrical customer control building; ESB modular hub and transformers; site entrance and access track; perimeter fencing up to 2.5 metres high; pole mounted CCTV cameras up to 3 metres high; temporary access track, temporary contractor’s compound & temporary storage area; and all associated site development and ancillary works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority in connection with the application. The proposed development will have a 40-year operational life from the date of commissioning
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- Authority
- Tipperary County Council
- Decision due
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Timeline
Application received
30 Sept 2026
Decision due
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RED III develoment to construct a photovoltaic solar farm development. The proposed development seeks a 10-year planning permission for the proposed photovoltaic solar farm development and all associated site works. The development will consist of linear arrays of solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames of ca. 9.40 hectares overall area, including: associated cabling & ducting and hybrid inverters; a 20kV electrical customer control building; ESB modular hub and transformers; site entrance and access track; perimeter fencing up to 2.5 metres high; pole mounted CCTV cameras up to 3 metres high; temporary access track, temporary contractor’s compound & temporary storage area; and all associated site development and ancillary works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority in connection with the application. The proposed development will have a 40-year operational life from the date of commissioning. 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
existing detached domestic garage/art studio and to retain fuel storage shed, all with associated site works
minor changes to the elevations of existing dwelling and to retain as constructed extension to existing domestic garage, to retain two number additional sheds, to retain dog kennels and dog runs all with associated site works
the development will consist of a solar farm comprising of approximately 9.4 hectares of solar panels on ground mounted steel frames, 1 no. single storey delivery substation, 2 no. single storey inverter/transformer units, drainage swales, underground cable ducts on site, temporary construction compound (including site offices, portable toilets and parking area), boundary security fence, site entrance, access tracks, CCTV and all associated site works