Killee,, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork
Awaiting Technical ValidationPlanning application 26/2663
Cork - Cork County Council
Proposed Development
- (i)the installation of two ground-mounted solar photovoltaic arrays with a combined output of approximately 580kW, comprising Phase 1 of approximately 250kW (380 no. solar panels) and Phase 2 of approximately 330kW (500 no. solar panels), mounted on concrete ballast block foundations, together with wall-mounted inverters on an existing farm building, underground cable ducting alongside existing internal farm roads, fencing and all associated site works, for the purpose of generating renewable electricity for use within the existing agricultural holding,
- (ii)the construction of a dry feed store (approximately 521m²) with 138 no. roof-mounted solar panels, for the storage of dry feed and agricultural inputs. The proposed development is for the purposes of an activity requiring an industrial emissions licence (EPA Reg. No. P0374-01). This development (renewable energy development and relevant solar energy 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.
Application Timeline
Application received
15 Oct 2026
Decision due (upcoming)
9 Dec 2026
Application Details
- Location
- Killee,, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork.
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- Permission
- Planning Authority
- Cork County Council
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 15 October 2026
- Status
- Awaiting Technical Validation
- Decision
- Pending
- Decision Due
- 9 December 2026
Location
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(i) the installation of two ground-mounted solar photovoltaic arrays with a combined output of approximately 500kW, comprising Phase 1 of approximately 200kW (320 no. solar panels) and Phase 2 of approximately 300kW (500 no. solar panels), mounted on concrete ballast block foundations, together with wall-mounted inverters on an existing farm building, underground cable ducting alongside existing internal farm roads, fencing and all associated site works, for the purpose of generating renewable electricity for use within the existing agricultural holding, and (ii) the construction of a dry feed store (approximately 521m²) with roof-mounted solar panels (approximately 138 no. panels), for the storage of dry feed and agricultural inputs. The proposed development is for the purposes of an activity requiring an industrial emissions licence (EPA Reg. No. P0374-01).
Killee, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork.
Construction of 2 no. fattening houses 45 and 46 for animal welfare purposes
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Construct 2 no. gilt houses 43 and 44 to comply with the requirements of Welfare Regulations as per SI No. 48 of 2003. The development of these houses will not increase stock numbers on the facility.
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Construction of 1 no. dry-sow house
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2 no. dry sow houses
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Construction of 1 no. dry-sow house
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Construction of 1 no. dry-sow house ref. 42 for animal welfare purposes
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Construction of 1 no. dry-sow house Ref 42 for animal welfare purposes
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Construction of 1 no. dry sow house Ref.42 for animal welfare purposes
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Completion of 2 no. dry-sow houses as permitted under planning reg 06/11093
Killee Mitchelstown Co. Cork
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