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2560684

REFUSED

Kerry - Kerry County Council

Proposed Development

The Proposed Development will consist of a 10-year permission for a Solar PV Energy Development across a site of approximately 119.3 hectares. The development will comprise ground-mounted solar PV panels on steel support structures, transformers, internal access tracks, passing bays, crane pads, cable trenches, a permanent operational compound, temporary construction compounds, security fencing and gates, CCTV infrastructure, and all associated site and ancillary works. The proposal also includes a 33kV underground cable connecting to a consented grid node. This cable, which runs through the townlands of Ballyline West and Tullamore, is included for assessment purposes. Any necessary consents for this element will be sought separately, as required. A Natura Impact Statement has been submitted with this application.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    6 Aug 2025

  2. Decision due

    30 Sept 2025

  3. Decision: REFUSED

    30 Sept 2025

  4. Appeal submitted

    24 Oct 2025

Application Details

Location
The Application Site lies on approximately 119.3 hectares of land located within the townlands of Ballyline West Coolkeragh and Kilgarvan. , Listowel , County Kerry
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kerry County Council
Site Area
119.3 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
6 August 2025
Status
APPEALED
Decision
REFUSED
Decision Date
30 September 2025

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
PL-500143-KY
Submitted
24 October 2025

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