Waterford City and County Council grants permission for 5.3-hectare solar farm at Dungarvan GAA Grounds, Clougherane, Co. Waterford

In context

It is one of 18 solar farm applications Waterford City and County Council has received in the past twelve months, against 349 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 4 October 2023. If no appeal is lodged, the council’s decision stands and a final grant issues.

The development description, as lodged

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

the construction of an extension to the existing clubhouse consisting of a gym, reception area, outdoor ball alley, and photovoltaic solar panels to roof space, along with alterations to existing clubhouse. Permission is also sought to provide a steel storage shed and to construct a walkway with solar powered lighting along with all ancillary works