2660003
CONDITIONALCavan - 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 received
14 Jan 2026
Further information requested
16 Mar 2026
Further information received
25 Jun 2026
Decision due
22 Jul 2026
Decision: CONDITIONAL
22 Jul 2026
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
Location
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