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AbbVie Ireland , Manorhamilton Road , Sligo

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2560405

Sligo - Sligo County Council

Proposed Development

Installation of ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on lands of 2.88 hectares; Transformer station and five inverters; Access track; New access gate; Perimeter fencing; Placement of underground cabling; Landscaping enhancements; CCTV; and all associated ancillary development, site works and services. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and will be submitted to the planning authority with the application.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    1 Oct 2025

  2. Decision due

    25 Nov 2025

  3. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    25 Nov 2025

  4. Grant issued

    26 Dec 2025

Application Details

Location
AbbVie Ireland , Manorhamilton Road , Sligo
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Sligo County Council
Site Area
2.88 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
1 October 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
25 November 2025
Grant Date
26 December 2025
Permission Expires
25 December 2030

Location

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