796.1-hectare solar farm proposed at Dublin 12, Dublin

In context

It is one of 32 solar farm applications Dublin City Council has received in the past twelve months, against 339 nationally. Of the 573 such applications decided by councils in the past three years, 92% were granted.

What happens next

The five-week window for public submissions has closed. The council is due to decide by 9 September 2026, unless it requests further information, which stops the clock.

The development description, as lodged

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

Planning Permission is sought by Treslam Limited for the following Development on this site “The Hub” Saint Agnes Road & Windmill Road Intersection, Crumlin, Dublin 12, D12TR23. The extension at ground, first and set back second floor levels, the enovation, alterations and extensions to the existing disused licence premises and outbuildings, including some demolition works as required to provide the following: 2 No Ground Floor Commercial/Retail Units. 4 No 1 Bed Apartments some with studies at Ground Floor Level. 8 No 1 Bed Apartments some with studies at First Floor Level. 4 No 1 Bed Apartments at Second Floor Level. Communal Roof Terrace/Garden. Solar panel installation, and water storage at roof level All of the above along with some elevational changes to the approved plans Reg Ref 3148/21, drainage, bicycle and bin storage to remain basically as approved. And any & all ancillary site work such as footpaths, stairways, lift, bin store, bicycle store, exit entry gates and any temporary works required to facilitate the construction of the project. The proposed structures will not interfere with the existing boundary walls or their foundations. The proposed services such as rainwater and foul water removal/storage and the provision of electrical power will remain as approved in reg ref Reg Ref 3148/21 with the exception of the proposal to install a series of solar panels on the flat roof to help reduce the buildings power requirements.