2560684
REFUSEDKerry - 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 received
6 Aug 2025
Decision due
30 Sept 2025
Decision: REFUSED
30 Sept 2025
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
Location
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