Planning application 2660003
Mucklagh Solar Farm, Ballyconnell
Lands to the West of Mannok Cement WorksBallyconnell County Cavan., In the Townlands of Mucklagh Gortoorlan and Snugborough, Ballyconnell County Cavan
Current status
Under appeal
Latest milestone
Appeal lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála
13 Aug 2026
Application timeline
Key milestones
Council and An Coimisiún Pleanála milestones.
Application received
Further information requested
Further information received
Decision: CONDITIONAL
Appeal lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála
Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal caseAppeal decision: Invalid - no acknowledgement of local submission S.127(1)e
Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal caseAppeal lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála
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OpenList context
Why this application matters
Solar development
Ground-mounted solar photovoltaic panels are proposed on lands west of Mannok Cement Works in the townlands of Mucklagh, Gortoorlan and Snugborough, Ballyconnell, to generate renewable electricity.
Site infrastructure
The scheme includes three 11kV transformer stations, underground cabling, permeable gravel access tracks, widened field entrances, CCTV, entrance gates and perimeter fencing.
Landscape and restoration
Landscaping and biodiversity measures form part of the development. The solar farm is proposed to operate for 40 years, after which the equipment would be removed and the land restored to agricultural use.
Nearby solar context
A separate solar farm south of the Mannok Cement Works entrance, in Gortawee or Scotchtown and Rakeelan, has permission for a 35-year operational period.
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Application details
- Planning reference
- 2660003
- 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 3 Transformer stations (11)kV, laying of a permeable gravel access tracks, widening of existing field entrances, erection of CCTV poles and cameras, erection of entrance gates and perimeter fencing, landscaping and biodiversity measures all associated ancillary development works, for the purpose of generation renewable energy electricity. Planning Permission is sought for a 40-year operation of the solar farm following which the site will be decommissioned, all development removed and the Site restored to agricultural lands. SIGNIFICANT FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED
- Location / address
- Lands to the West of Mannok Cement WorksBallyconnell County Cavan., In the Townlands of Mucklagh Gortoorlan and Snugborough, Ballyconnell County Cavan
- Application type
- PERMISSION
- Received / registered
- 14 Jan 2026
- Valid date
- 14 Jan 2026
- Council decision
- Conditional
- Council decision date
- 22 Jul 2026
- Appeal lodged
- 13 Aug 2026
Location context
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