Cork County Council grants permission for 64.6-hectare solar farm at Killavarrig, Co. Cork

In context

It is one of 52 solar farm applications Cork County Council has received in the past twelve months, against 349 nationally. 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 17 November 2023. If no appeal is lodged, the council’s decision stands and a final grant issues. The applicant sought a 10-year permission, which sets how long they have to start the development.

The development description, as lodged

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

A 10 year permission for a solar farm consisting of approximately 71,742 photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames within a site area of 64.55ha, 9 no. single storey inverter/transformer stations, 1 no. single storey spare parts storage container, 1 no. 38kV substation compound with single storey substation building, 1 no. clear span bridge, upgrading of existing agricultural entrances, internal access tracks, security fencing, CCTV, landscaping and all associated development site works