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2560506

CONDITIONAL

Cavan - Cavan County Council

Proposed Development

- RED III - for a solar energy development comprising ground mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, mounted on steel support structures, underground cabling, temporary construction compound, erection of Transformer station (11kV), laying of a permeable gravel access track, widening of existing site (field) entrance, relocation of the existing ESB overhead line, erection of CCTV poles and cameras, erection of an entrance gate, artificial berm, landscaping and biodiversity measures all associated ancillary development works, for the purpose of generation renewable energy electricity. Planning Permission is sought for 35-year operation of the solar farm following which the site will be decommissioned, all development removed and the Site restored to agricultural lands

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    27 Aug 2025

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    2 Dec 2025

  3. Decision due

    4 Dec 2025

  4. Grant issued

    13 Jan 2026

Application Details

Location
Lands to the South of Mannok Cement Works Entrance , In the Townlands of Gortawee or Scotchtown and Rakeelan , Ballyconnell County Cavan
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Cavan County Council
Site Area
9.3 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
27 August 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
2 December 2025
Grant Date
13 January 2026
Permission Expires
12 January 2031

Location

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Planning Applications Nearby

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40m
2560481N/A15 Aug 2025

for a solar energy development comprising ground mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, mounted on steel support structures, underground cabling, temporary construction compound, erection of Transformer station (11kV), laying of a permeable gravel access track, widening of existing site (field) entrance, relocation of the existing ESB overhead line, erection of CCTV poles and cameras, erection of an entrance gate, artificial berm, landscaping and biodiversity measures all associated ancillary development works, for the purpose of generation renewable energy electricity. Planning Permission is sought for 35-year operation of the solar farm following which the site will be decommissioned, all development removed and the Site restored to agricultural lands

Lands to the South of Mannok Cement Works Entrance , In the Townlands of Gortawee or Scotchtown and Rakeelan , Ballyconnell County Cavan

277m
18442CONDITIONAL24 Oct 2018

to deposit excavated material from the proposed development, the subject of planning permission PL 16/485 at Ballytherm Ltd. on their site at Rakeelan, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan as a prerequisite of further development. Significant further information and revised plans have been submitted

Rakeelan , Ballyconnell , Co. Cavan

280m
19318CONDITIONAL13 Aug 2019

for the erection of extensions to the left & right sides of the existing building comprising of store, loading area, workshop, offices & staff area. Works to also include alterations to elevations and internal layout & associated site works

Rakeelan , Ballyconnell , Co Cavan

319m
2323CONDITIONAL30 Jan 2023

to construct a fully serviced single storey extension to rear of existing dwelling together with attached domestic garage incorporating photovoltaic solar panels to roof and to construct entrance piers and fence to rear of existing footpath and all associated works

47 DOON HEIGHTS , BALLYCONNELL , BELTURBET

321m
18244CONDITIONAL13 Jun 2018

for development consisting of alterations, extension and change of use to Slieve Rushen House to form a Heritage and Ecological Visitor Centre, including toilet facilities, café, information display etc and meeting rooms and 1 no. self catering apartment with associated improvements and upgrade to the existing vehicular access and provision of new car-parking, picnic area and play-park and connection to the public sewer

Slieve Rushen House , Gortawee or Scotchtown , Ballyconnell

553m
2460045CONDITIONAL14 Feb 2024

to demolish 2no. existing mill buildings and ancillary site works.

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569m
2660165CONDITIONAL9 Apr 2026

for: the surfacing of the existing hardstanding gravel areas to the north and west of the existing distribution facility, the provision of a designated parking area for HGVs and a staff car park in these areas together with all associated ancillary site works

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573m
2360188CONDITIONAL19 Sept 2023

for the proposed installation of an on-site truck wash and wash bay equipment store to the north of the existing warehouse with washwater recovery system and associated drainage, underground tanks and ancillary site works

Gortawee or Scotchtown & Rakeelan Td , Ballyconnell , Co. Cavan.

594m
17384CONDITIONAL4 Sept 2017

to demolish existing dwelling and domestic garage, construct replacement single storey dwelling, provide new entrance to replace existing entrance, connection to existing services and associated site works. Significant further information and revised plans have been submitted

Doon , Ballyconnell , Co. Cavan

594m
2460045N/A29 Feb 2024

for thirty-year permission for a grid system services facility located at Gortawee, Mucklagh, Ballyconnell, County Cavan, over an area of c.3.46 hectares. The proposed works shall consist of the installation and operation of energy storage units, including 1no. customer switchgear containers and compound, which will be connected to the national grid via the adjacent Gortawee 110kV substation infrastructure, electrical transformers and inverter units, underground cabling and ducting, boundary fencing, security entrance gates, CCTV, internal access road and all associated ancillary infrastructure

Gortawee , Mucklagh , Ballyconnell

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