Kerry County Council grants permission for 2.5 MW solar farm at Kerry Airport, Farranfore Killarney, Co. Kerry

In context

It is one of 12 solar farm applications Kerry County Council has received in the past twelve months, against 351 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 22 February 2024. If no appeal is lodged, the council’s decision stands and a final grant issues.

The development description, as lodged

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

Planning Permission to erect 23,921.86m2 of photovoltaic panels on a ground mounted system located on the existing green area between the taxiway and the runway and all associated site works at Kerry Airport PLC. The development will comprise photovoltaic panels, 2.5 MWp with ground mounted frames with all ancillary cabling and electrical infrastructure, including a new trench for duct work at the switch room situated at the front of the main carpark; 1 no. lv/mv and transformer cabin; using all temporary ways to have access to the welfare facilities at the back of the hanger number 2.