Proposed Development
The development will consist of: The development and operation of a c.13.8MW solar photovoltaic (PV) farm at a 21.25ha site located off the L2760. The application seeks a 10-year permission with an operational lifetime of 35 years and includes: • Approximately 37, 000 solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted metal frames including string inverters mounted to the rear of the panels, with a maximum table height above ground of approximately 2.7 metres; • 1 no. 38kV substation including 1 no. MV switch room, 1 no. IPP control room, 1 no. ESB switch room and associated electrical infrastructure; • 3 no. transformer units; • Underground cabling and ducting; • 1 no. temporary construction compound and ancillary facilities for the duration of the construction phase of the project; • Perimeter fencing; • CCTV; • Construction and operational access provided from the existing site entrance off the L2760; • Internal tracks, site landscaping and all associated site enabling and site development works
Application Timeline
Application received
5 Dec 2024
Decision due
3 Dec 2025
Decision: Refused
3 Dec 2025
Application Details
- Location
- Berrings Near Berrings Co. Cork
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- Permission
- Planning Authority
- Cork County Council
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 5 December 2024
- Status
- Appeal decided ACP - Case Closed
- Decision
- Refused
- Decision Date
- 3 December 2025
Location
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