151-hectare solar farm proposed at Cashel, Co. Tipperary

In context

It is one of 20 solar farm applications Tipperary County Council has received in the past twelve months, against 339 nationally. Of the 573 such applications decided by councils in the past three years, 92% were granted.

What happens next

Anyone can make a submission or observation to Tipperary County Council until 1 October 2026, for a fee of €20. Only those who make a submission can later appeal the decision. The council is due to decide by 22 October 2026, unless it requests further information, which stops the clock.

How to make a submission

The development description, as lodged

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

RED III DEVELOPMENT - The development will consist of the construction of a solar photovoltaic (PV) energy development (renewable energy development) with a total site area of 151 hectares. The proposed development includes for the erection of solar panels on ground-mounted galvanised steel frames, 17 no. transformer units, a permanent operations compound, inverters, underground cabling and ducting, security fencing, pole mounted closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras, upgrade of 5 no. existing site entrances, construction of 1 no. new site entrance, internal site access tracks, landscaping, 1 no. temporary construction compound, 4 no. satellite compounds, temporary laydown areas and all associated development works. The operational lifespan of the solar PV development will be 40 years. The proposed development will incorporate a grid connection which will be subject to a separate planning application at a later date. The planning application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply.