2.7-hectare solar farm proposed at Department of Social Protection, College Road, Co. Sligo

In context

It is one of 2 solar farm applications Sligo 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 five-week window for public submissions has closed. The council is due to decide by 21 February 2025, unless it requests further information, which stops the clock.

The development description, as lodged

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

The development will consist of a deep energy retrofit comprising the following: 1) New energy centre comprising a plant room with deck at ground level and reduced floor level below ground, external compound for an air source heat pump, and a sub-station and switch room. 2) Car park canopies incorporating photovoltaic panels (800 m²). 3) Associated alterations to car parking, drainage and site works.