South Dublin County Council grants permission for 2.7-hectare solar farm at Unit R, Jordanstown Road, Co. Dublin

In context

It is one of 11 solar farm applications South Dublin 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 28 April 2025. If no appeal is lodged, the council’s decision stands and a final grant issues.

The development description, as lodged

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

The installation of Photovoltaic Panels (PV) to be mounted on the rooftop of an existing warehouse building. the proposed development includes the provision of 630 kWp of photovotaic solar panels, fixing & mounting systems, inverters, underground cabling and ducting and all associated ancillary infrastructure. PV panels will not extend above parapet line. The installation and operation of the proposed development will facilitate the generation of renewable electricity which will be utilised on - site