Dublin City Council grants permission for 711.8-hectare solar farm at 67, Highfield Road, Dublin

In context

It is one of 32 solar farm applications Dublin City Council has received in the past twelve months, against 337 nationally. Of the 573 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 5 June 2026. 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: 1. Demolition of existing single storey garage to rear; 2. Construction of new single storey garden room to rear with rooflights and canopy; To include photovoltaic panels on roof and fenced screen / gate to side; 3. Replacement of garage doors and provision of new separate pedestrian door / access onto rear lane; 4. All associated conservation works to boundary walls, site, landscaping and drainage works.