Cork City Council grants permission for 2.5-hectare solar farm at Mahon Industrial Estate, Bessboro Road, Cork city

In context

There were 333 nationally in the past twelve months. Of the 572 such applications decided by councils in the past three years, 92% were granted.

What happens next

The applicant, or anyone who made a submission on the application, can appeal the decision to An Coimisiún Pleanála within four weeks of 29 January 2025. If no appeal is lodged, the council’s decision stands and a final grant issues.

The development description, as lodged

Verbatim from the Cork City Council register. This is the source for every figure in the story above.

Permission for construction of one solar carport made from a galvanised steel structure with a solar photovoltaic array over compromising 81no. 445W solar panels in front of the south elevation of the existing building and connected to the ESB supply.