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Lands at Manusmore and Carrownanelly , Clarecastle , Co. Clare

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Planning application 26262

Clare - Clare County Council

Proposed Development

to Extend the Appropriate Period of Planning Permission P21/915. A Solar PV Energy development with a total site area of 16.08 hectares, to include inverter station modules, solar PV panels ground mounted on support structures, internal access tracks, watercourse crossing, security fencing, electrical cabling and ducting, CCTV and other ancillary infrastructure, drainage, additional landscaping and habitat enhancement and associated site development works relating to the access to the site

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    23 Sept 2026

  2. Decision due (upcoming)

    17 Nov 2026

Application Details

Location
Lands at Manusmore and Carrownanelly , Clarecastle , Co. Clare
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
EXTENSION OF DURATION
Planning Authority
Clare County Council

Timeline

Registration Date
23 September 2026
Status
NEW APPLICATION
Decision
N/A
Decision Due
17 November 2026

Location

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Planning Applications Nearby

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21915CONDITIONAL27 Aug 2021

the development will consist of planning PERMISSION for a period of five years to construct and complete a Solar PV Energy development with a total site area of 16.08 hectares, to include inverter station modules, solar PV panels ground mounted on support structures, internal access tracks, watercourse crossing, security fencing, electrical cabling and ducting, CCTV and other ancillary infrastructure, drainage, additional landscaping and habitat enhancement as required and associated site development works including works relating to the access to the site. The solar farm would be operational for 35 years. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared in respect of this planning application

Manusmore and Carrownanelly , Clarecastle , Ennis Co Clare

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20562CONDITIONAL18 Aug 2020

the development will consist of a planning permission for a period of 5 years to construct and complete a Solar PV Energy development with a total site area of 99.2 hectares, to include a single storey electrical substation building, electrical transformer and invertor station modules, solar PV panels ground mounted on support structures, internal access tracks, security fencing, electrical cabling and ducting, CCTV and other ancillary infrastructure, drainage, additional landscaping and habitat enhancement as required and associated site development works including works relating to the access to the site. The Solar farm will be operational for 35 years. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared in respect of this planning application.

Manusmore , Clarecastle , Co Clare

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25291UNCONDITIONAL9 Sept 2025

to Extend the Appropriate Period of Planning permission for P20/562 the development will consist of a planning permission for a period of 5 years to construct and complete a Solar PV Energy development with a total site area of 99.2 hectares, to include a single storey electrical substation building, electrical transformer and invertor station modules, solar PV panels ground mounted on support structures, internal access tracks, security fencing, electrical cabling and ducting, CCTV and other ancillary infrastructure, drainage, additional landscaping and habitat enhancement as required and associated site development works including works relating to the access to the site. The Solar farm will be operational for 35 years. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared in respect of this planning application

Manusmore , Clarecastle , Co. Clare

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18939CONDITIONAL22 Nov 2018

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934m
2660144CONDITIONAL10 Mar 2026

to demolish existing outhouse, construct an extension to both sides of existing dwelling house to include associated renovation works and site works

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17207CONDITIONAL23 Mar 2017

to demolish existing agricultural shed and permission for the construction of a dwellinghouse, proprietary treatment system and the upgrading of existing entrance including ancillary site works

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1.3km
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