Dublin City Council grants permission for 176.7-hectare solar farm at 15, Moyne Road, Dublin

In context

It is one of 32 solar farm applications Dublin City Council has received in the past twelve months, against 333 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 6 August 2024. If no appeal is lodged, the council’s decision stands and a final grant issues.

The development description, as lodged

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

PROTECTED STRUCTURE The development will consist of proposed external alterations to include; removal of existing shed to rear, alterations to existing opes to rear at ground and first floor level, replacement of all non- original glazing, alterations including new roof to existing rear extension, internal alterations including provision of new partitions, provision of internal and external wall insulation, thermal improvements to existing floor at ground floor level, replacement of sanitary ware and kitchen fittings, replacement of services, photovoltaic panels to roof, and general refurbishment to include all associated conservation and ancillary site works.