2660009
CONDITIONALGalway - Galway County Council
Proposed Development
for several minor amendments to the previously consented development under Planning Reference 2461749 (by Galway County Council). The amendments comprise the following; Combined central inverters and MV transformers are replaced by separate string inverters and central MV transformers which results in a reduction in the extent of associated hardstanding areas; alteration to Condition 3(a) to extend the operational lifetime of the solar farm from 35 years to 40 years; addition of tables in the former central inverter locations. An updated Natura Impact Statement has been submitted with this application. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply
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Application received
8 Jan 2026
Decision due
4 Mar 2026
Decision: CONDITIONAL
4 Mar 2026
Grant issued
14 Apr 2026
Application Details
- Location
- Ballydonagh Cloonineen Skecoor Kiltormer East and Lisheenaguil , , Co. Galway
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- PERMISSION
- Planning Authority
- Galway County Council
- Site Area
- 56.2 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 8 January 2026
- Status
- APPLICATION FINALISED
- Decision
- CONDITIONAL
- Decision Date
- 4 March 2026
- Grant Date
- 14 April 2026
- Permission Expires
- 13 April 2066
Location
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