Solar farm proposed at Trabolgan Holiday Centre, Trabolgan, Co. Cork

In context

It is one of 51 solar farm applications Cork County Council has received in the past twelve months, against 343 nationally. Of the 557 such applications decided by councils in the past three years, 92% were granted.

What happens next

Anyone can make a submission or observation to Cork County Council until 12 November 2026, for a fee of €20. Only those who make a submission can later appeal the decision. The council is due to decide by 3 December 2026, unless it requests further information, which stops the clock.

How to make a submission

The development description, as lodged

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

Permission for a 100% renewable energy, ground mounted, solar array consisting of 520 solar PV panels (630 kWp), an electrical infrastructure maintenance building and all associated works at Trabolgan Holiday Centre, Trabolgan, Whitegate, Co, Cork. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive(EU)2023/2024) 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.