Permission at the site at Alcon Laboratories Ireland, Cork Business and Technology Park, Model Farm Road, Cork.

Application details

Planning reference

26/44972

Council

Cork City Council

Proposal description

Permission at the site at Alcon Laboratories Ireland, Cork Business and Technology Park, Model Farm Road, Cork. The proposed development will consist of the erection of a standalone solar photovoltaic panel installation, with a capacity of c. 1,300MegaWatt and consisting of 1,902 ground mounted modules, associated electrical equipment and cabling, and all ancillary works and services for a temporary period of 10 years. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001- to 2025 shall apply.

Location / address

Alcon Laboratories Ireland, Cork Business and Technology Park, Model Farm Road, Cork

Applicant

Alcon Laboratories Ireland Limited

Agent

Abbie Cashman-Lynch

Application type

Permission

Received / registered

18 Aug 2026

Grid reference

564293.619, 571101.504

Planning timeline

Key dated milestones from the planning record.

1. Application received

   18 Aug 2026

2. Decision due

   Target date

   12 October 2026

   Current decision target recorded by the council.