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21/4505

UNCONDITIONAL

Cork - Cork County Council

Proposed Development

A 5 MW solar farm comprising approximately 22,200 photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames within a site area of 10.5 hectares, 2 no. single storey inverter/transformer stations, 1 no. single storey delivery station, security fencing, CCTV, and all associated ancillary development works. - Extension of duration of permission granted under planning reference: 15/6625

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    26 Feb 2021

  2. Decision: UNCONDITIONAL

    20 Apr 2021

  3. Decision due

    22 Apr 2021

Application Details

Location
Curraleigh Inniscarra Co. Cork
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
EXTENSION OF DURATION
Planning Authority
Cork County Council

Timeline

Registration Date
26 February 2021
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
UNCONDITIONAL
Decision Date
20 April 2021

Location

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15/6625CONDITIONAL20 Nov 2015

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22/4142INCOMPLETED APPLICATION26 Jan 2022

Modifications of development permitted under 15/6625 and extended under 21/4505. The modifications consist of minor changes to the dimensions of the permitted photovoltaic panels, replacement of the 2 transformers stations with 1 smaller transformer station and 1 smaller storage unit, minor change to the design of the delivery station, and associated layout changes. All modifications are within the boundary of permitted development and all associated site works.

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22/4909Conditional Permission26 Apr 2022

Modification to the solar farm permitted under planning reg no. 15/6625 and extended under 21/4505. The modifications consist of changes to the dimensions of the permitted photovoltaic panels, replacement of the 2 transformer stations with 1 smaller transformer station and 1 smaller storage unit, changes to the design of the delivery station and associated layout changes. All modifications are within the boundary of the permitted development.

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26/1721Invalid - Case Closed26 Jun 2026

Amarenco Solar Inniscarra Limited intend to apply for planning permission for development of lands (c. 7.5ha) at Curraleigh, Inniscarra, Co. Cork. The development will consist of: A 10-year permission for a solar farm and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility within a total development area of 7.5ha comprising: photovoltaic panels on ground-mounted frames. The solar panels are arranged within a site area of c. 7.402 ha, with an expected lifespan of 40 years. The proposed development represents an extension to the solar farm previously permitted under Reg Ref. No.’s 15/06625, 21/04505, and 22/04909. 1 no. single-storey solar PV transformer station, 12 no. single-storey BESS containers arranged within a site of c. 0.098 ha, 1 no. single-storey BESS Transformer, 1 no. single-storey Power Conversion System Skid (PCS Skid), 1 no. single-storey spare parts storage container, internal access tracks, fencing, CCTV, landscaping, and all associated site and development works. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive(EU)2023/2024) 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.

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26/2143Awaiting Recommendation14 Aug 2026

Amarenco Solar Inniscarra Limited intend to apply for planning permission for development of lands (c. 7.5ha) at Curraleigh, Inniscarra, Co. Cork. The development will consist of: A 10-year permission for a solar farm and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility within a total development area of 7.5ha comprising: i) photovoltaic panels on ground-mounted frames. The solar panels are arranged within a site area of c. 7.402 ha, with an expected lifespan of 40 years. The proposed development represents an extension to the solar farm previously permitted under Reg Ref. No.’s 15/06625, 21/04505, and 22/04909. ii) 1 no. single-storey solar PV transformer station, iii)12 no. single-storey BESS containers arranged within a site of c. 0.098 ha, iv) 1 no. single-storey BESS Transformer, v)1 no. single-storey Power Conversion System Skid (PCS Skid), vi)1 no. single-storey spare parts storage container, vii) internal access tracks, fencing, CCTV, landscaping, and all associated site and development works. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive(EU)2023/2024) 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.

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