Mayo County Council grants permission for 5.1-hectare solar farm at Michael Davitt House, Breaffy Road, Co. Mayo

In context

It is one of 3 solar farm applications Mayo County 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 19 September 2024. If no appeal is lodged, the council’s decision stands and a final grant issues.

The development description, as lodged

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

new rainscreen cladding works to some of the external walls; upgrades at the external entrances to improve accessibility; new photovoltaic panel installation on the roof.