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Aglish,Currahaly,Farnanes,Farran,Knockavullig Knocknagoul,Knockshanawee,Loughleigh Mahallagh,Nettleville Demesne,Rathonoane Rooves Beg,Rooves More,Shandangan East,Co. Cork

Refused

Planning application 24/6157

Cork - Cork County Council

Proposed Development

A 10 year Permission is sought for a solar farm with a total area of circa 161 hectares. The solar farm will consist of solar panels on ground mounted frames, 23 no. single storey electrical inverter/transformer stations, 6 no. single storey spare parts containers, 3 no. Ring Main Units, 7 no. weather stations, underground electrical ducting and cabling within the development site, private lands and within the L62031, L6203, R619, L6207, L22012 and L2204 public roads to connect solar farm field parcels, security fencing, CCTV, access tracks, 4 no. stream/drain deck crossings, 6 no. horizontal directional drill crossings ( under watercourse/drains/public road), temporary construction compounds, landscaping and all associated ancillary development and drainage works. Construction and operational access will be via 7 no. entrances from L62031, L6203, L22012, L6398 and L2204 local roads. The operational lifespan of the solar farm will be 40 years and planning permission is requested for this duration.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    15 Nov 2024

  2. Decision: Refused

    23 Jul 2025

  3. Decision due

    24 Jul 2025

Application Details

Location
Aglish,Currahaly,Farnanes,Farran,Knockavullig Knocknagoul,Knockshanawee,Loughleigh Mahallagh,Nettleville Demesne,Rathonoane Rooves Beg,Rooves More,Shandangan East,Co. Cork
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Cork County Council

Timeline

Registration Date
15 November 2024
Status
Awaiting Technical Validation
Decision
Refused
Decision Date
23 July 2025

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