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2660003

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 3 Transformer stations (11)kV, laying of a permeable gravel access tracks, widening of existing field entrances, erection of CCTV poles and cameras, erection of entrance gates and perimeter fencing, landscaping and biodiversity measures all associated ancillary development works, for the purpose of generation renewable energy electricity. Planning Permission is sought for a 40-year operation of the solar farm following which the site will be decommissioned, all development removed and the Site restored to agricultural lands. SIGNIFICANT FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    14 Jan 2026

  2. Further information requested

    16 Mar 2026

  3. Further information received

    25 Jun 2026

  4. Decision due

    22 Jul 2026

  5. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    22 Jul 2026

  6. Appeal submitted

    13 Aug 2026

Application Details

Location
Lands to the West of Mannok Cement WorksBallyconnell County Cavan. , In the Townlands of Mucklagh Gortoorlan and Snugborough , Ballyconnell County Cavan
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Cavan County Council
Site Area
41.15 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
14 January 2026
Status
APPEALED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
22 July 2026

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
PL-501871-CN-26
Submitted
13 August 2026

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