- RED III - for a solar energy development comprising ground mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panels…

Application details

Planning reference

2560506

Council

Cavan County Council

Proposal description

- RED III - for a solar energy development comprising ground mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, mounted on steel support structures, underground cabling, temporary construction compound, erection of Transformer station (11kV), laying of a permeable gravel access track, widening of existing site (field) entrance, relocation of the existing ESB overhead line, erection of CCTV poles and cameras, erection of an entrance gate, artificial berm, landscaping and biodiversity measures all associated ancillary development works, for the purpose of generation renewable energy electricity. Planning Permission is sought for 35-year operation of the solar farm following which the site will be decommissioned, all development removed and the Site restored to agricultural lands

Location / address

Lands to the South of Mannok Cement Works Entrance, In the Townlands of Gortawee or Scotchtown and Rakeelan, Ballyconnell County Cavan

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

27 Aug 2025

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

2 Dec 2025

Final grant date

13 Jan 2026