Cahernashilleeny Knockdoebeg West Knockdoemore , Knockdoemore and Lackagh Beg (Townlands) , Lackagh Turloughmore
N/APlanning application 2661567
Galway - Galway County Council
Proposed Development
for a 10-year period for a solar farm with a total area of circa 93 hectares. The proposed development will consist of a solar farm comprising of c. 352,500 sq.m of solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames, associated string inverters mounted to rear of panels, 18 no. single storey electrical transformer stations, 3 no. spare parts containers and 1 no. office unit. The overall project will also consist of underground electrical ducting and cabling within the development site and within the R354 public road, temporary construction compounds, security and acoustic fencing, CCTV, access tracks, landscaping, drainage and all ancillary development works and apparatus necessary to facilitate the proposed development. Construction and operational access will be via 2 no. existing entrance from the N83 and L21332 which will be subject to upgrades. The operational lifespan of the solar farm will be 40 years and planning permission is requested for this duration. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. This 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
16 Sept 2026
Decision due (upcoming)
10 Nov 2026
Application Details
- Location
- Cahernashilleeny Knockdoebeg West Knockdoemore , Knockdoemore and Lackagh Beg (Townlands) , Lackagh Turloughmore
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- PERMISSION
- Planning Authority
- Galway County Council
- Site Area
- 93 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 16 September 2026
- Status
- NEW APPLICATION
- Decision
- N/A
- Decision Due
- 10 November 2026
Location
Planning Applications Nearby
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for the construction of 24 detached dwelling houses and associated domestic garages and for all ancillary site works, services, street lighting, roads, footpaths, open spaces and all other works necessary to facilitate the development. The development will be connected to the existing private treatment plant and polishing filter constructed under pl. ref. 01/2035, with upgrades proposed under pl. ref. 17/546, which serves the proposed development site and the Flynn's of Lackagh complex. Previous planning references 16/1560, 11/325, and 05/2856 refer to part of the site. Gross floor space of proposed works: Dwellings - 4112.6 sqm, Garages - 558.8 sqm
Lackagh Beg ,
To construct a serviced dwelling house and domestic garage. Gross floor space of proposed works 343.20 sqm
Knockdoemore ,
for the construction of a serviced dwelling with an effluent treatment system, a garage/shed together with associated services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 280.80 sqm (house) & 60 sqm (garage)
Knockdoemore , Turloughmore , Co. Galway
for the upgrading of an existing treatment plant and polishing filter which was previously constructed under Pl. Ref. 01/2035 and for all other ancillary works and services.
Lackagh Beg Td ,
to construct dwellinghouse, garage, treatment plant and percolation area. Gross floor space of proposed works: Dwelling - 202.5 sqm, Garage - 60 sqm
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to construct dwellinghouse, garage, treatment plant and percolation area and associated services
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Lackagh Beg Lackagh ,
Construction of a serviced dwelling, detached garage and all associated works, gross floor space of proposed works(dwelling 323sqm & garage 36sqm)
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to use the first floor of Turloughmore Social Centre for use as a preschool. Gross floor space of proposed works: 61.9 sqm
Knockdoemore ,
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