Magherareagh Townland , Ardfinnan , Co. Tipperary
N/APlanning application 2660960
Tipperary - Tipperary County Council
Proposed Development
RED III construction of a photovoltaic solar farm development - the proposed development seeks a 10-year planning permission for the proposed photovoltaic solar farm development and all associated site works. The development will consist of linear arrays of solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames of ca. 9.40 hectares overall area, including: associated cabling & ducting and hybrid inverters; a 20kV electrical customer control building; ESB modular hub and transformers; site entrance and access track; perimeter fencing up to 2.5 metres high; pole mounted CCTV cameras up to 3 metres high; temporary access track, temporary contractor’s compound & temporary storage area; and all associated site development and ancillary works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority in connection with the application. The proposed development will have a 40-year operational life from the date of commissioning
Application Timeline
Application received
30 Sept 2026
Decision due (upcoming)
24 Nov 2026
Application Details
- Location
- Magherareagh Townland , Ardfinnan , Co. Tipperary
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- PERMISSION
- Planning Authority
- Tipperary County Council
- Site Area
- 9.4 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 30 September 2026
- Status
- PRE_VALIDATION
- Decision
- N/A
- Decision Due
- 24 November 2026
Location
Planning Applications Nearby
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change of house type and repositioned driveway at house no. 48 from that approved under Permission No. 05/1228, the house has been changed from 5 bedroom type 5a to 4 bedroom type 4a and the driveway has been altered and repositioned so that it is accessed from the estate road opposite house no. 8
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