For the development this site at the townlands of Mogullaan, Crossagh, Rathlaheen South, Culleen…

Application details

Planning reference

25260

Council

Clare County Council

Proposal description

For the development this site at the townlands of Mogullaan, Crossagh, Rathlaheen South, Culleen, Drumline and Ballycasey Beg, Co Clare. Planning Permission is sought for a duration of 10 years, with an operational life of 35 years from the date of commissioning. The proposed development comprises the construction and operation of a solar photovoltaic (PV) farm on a site of approximately 95 hectares. The project includes: (i) Ground-mounted solar arrays supported by steel frames, with an internal network cable facilitating connection to the Drumline 110kV substation. An internal network cable will be installed to enable an under-the-fence connection from the onsite transformer compound to the adjacent substation. The transformer compound will include an Independent Power Producer (IPP) building, a 110kV transformer, and an 18-metre-high lightning monopole mast. (ii) Underground electrical cabling and ducting, security fencing, CCTV stands. (iii) New internal access tracks and site entrance. (iv) Site drainage. (v) All ancillary site development works and apparatus. A Natura Impact Statement will also be submitted to the Planning Authority with this application

Location / address

Mogullaan Crossagh , Rathlaheen South Culleen , Drumline and Ballycasey Beg Co. Clare

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

8 Aug 2025

Council status

APPLICATION FINALISED

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

14 Nov 2025

Final grant date

19 Dec 2025

Appeal lodged

15 Dec 2025

Appeal decision

Invalid - late S.127(1)(g)

Appeal decision date

15 Dec 2025

Planning timeline

Key dated milestones from the council planning record and An Coimisiún Pleanála appeal records.

1. Application received

   8 Aug 2025

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   14 Nov 2025

3. Appeal lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála

   10 Dec 2025Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case

4. Appeal decision: Invalid - no acknowledgement of local submission S.127(1)e

   10 Dec 2025Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case

5. Appeal lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála

   15 Dec 2025Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case

6. Appeal decision: Invalid - late S.127(1)(g)

   15 Dec 2025Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case

7. Final grant

   19 Dec 2025