Magherareagh Townland, Ardfinnan, Co. Tipperary
Proposed development
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
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Tipperary County Council
- Decision due
- 17 Dec 2026
Timeline
Application received
23 Oct 2026
Last day for public submissions (est.)
Thu 26 Nov 2026
Decision due
17 Dec 2026
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Planning history within 750 m
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
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
change of house type and repositioned driveway at house no. 48 from that approved under Permission No. 05/1228, the house has been changed from 5 bedroom type 5a to 4 bedroom type 4a and the driveway has been altered and repositioned so that it is accessed from the estate road opposite house no. 8
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