Sligo County Council grants permission for 2.9-hectare solar farm at AbbVie Ireland, Manorhamilton Road, Co. Sligo

In context

It is one of 2 solar farm applications Sligo County Council has received in the past twelve months, against 335 nationally. Of the 573 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 25 November 2025. If no appeal is lodged, the council’s decision stands and a final grant issues.

The development description, as lodged

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

Installation of ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on lands of 2.88 hectares; Transformer station and five inverters; Access track; New access gate; Perimeter fencing; Placement of underground cabling; Landscaping enhancements; CCTV; and all associated ancillary development, site works and services. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and will be submitted to the planning authority with the application.