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Raheen Business Park , Raheen , Limerick

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2660490

Limerick - Limerick County Council

Proposed Development

the installation of a ground mounted solar photovoltaic plant with an approximate capacity of 2.80 MWp and a grid connection capacity of 2.33 MW ac within a 3.48 hectare site, including the installation and the cable route to the point of connection at Raheen Business Park, Raheen, Limerick. The proposed development will include approximately 5,432 photo-voltaic modules, covering an approximate area of 18,018.70 square metres, installed on a fixed East West mounting structure with an approximate height of 0.8 metres at the lower edge and 3.1 metres at the highest point. The development will also comprise underground direct current and alternating current cabling, including a cable route located beneath the existing internal cycle path within Raheen Business Park, string combiner boxes, inverters, a prefabricated low voltage transformer cabin located within the photovoltaic installation area, earthing and grid synchronisation equipment, perimeter security fencing with wildlife access points, CCTV where required, drainage and all associated civil works. The development will also include a temporary construction compound and set down area, together with the installation of a mobile welfare unit during the construction phase. The grid connection will be made via the existing on site substation within Raheen Business Park. 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

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    30 Apr 2026

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    29 Jul 2026

  3. Decision due

    4 Aug 2026

  4. Appeal submitted

    10 Aug 2026

Application Details

Location
Raheen Business Park , Raheen , Limerick
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Limerick County Council
Site Area
3.48 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
30 April 2026
Status
APPEALED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
29 July 2026

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
PL-501855-LK-26
Submitted
10 August 2026

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