Dublin City Council grants permission for 190-hectare solar farm at 56, Home Farm 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 12 February 2025. 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.

Proposed external alterations to rear to include new dormer extension to converted attic space, and new rooflights together with photovoltaic panels to roof and ancillary site works to an existing terraced two storey dwelling.