Permission for a solar farm consisting of circa 85,000sq.m of solar panels on ground mounted frames…

Application details

Planning reference

187410

Council

Cork City Council

Proposal description

Permission for a solar farm consisting of circa 85,000sq.m of solar panels on ground mounted frames, 1 no. single storey substation, 6 no. single storey electrical inverter/transformer stations, battery storage module and associated equipment container, security fencing, satellite pole, CCTV, and all associated ancillary development works. Construction and operational access to the proposed development will be provided via an existing entrance from the R618 to the south. The operational lifespan of the solar farm will be 35 years.

Location / address

Garravagh, Inniscarra, Co. Cork

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

21 Dec 2018

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

25 Feb 2019

Appeal lodged

25 Mar 2019

Appeal decision date

10 Jul 2019