Carrigogna, Midleton, Co. Cork
Grant with ConditionsPlanning application 25/6374
Cork - Cork County Council
Proposed Development
A 10-year permission for a solar farm consisting of solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames, 1 single-storey delivery station, 1 single-storey transformer station, 1 single-storey spare parts storage container, construction of a new site entrance off the L - 36014 local road, internal access tracks, security fencing, CCTV, landscaping and all associated development site works. The solar panels are arranged within a total developable site area (including ancillary works) of 8.85ha at Carrigogna, Midleton, Co. Cork. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (directive(EU) 2023/2024) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply.
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Application received
3 Nov 2025
Decision due
27 Apr 2026
Decision: Grant with Conditions
27 Apr 2026
Application Details
- Location
- Carrigogna, Midleton, Co. Cork
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- Permission
- Planning Authority
- Cork County Council
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 3 November 2025
- Status
- Appeal lodged
- Decision
- Grant with Conditions
- Decision Date
- 27 April 2026
Location
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