Solar Farm at Carrigogna, Midleton

Application details

Planning reference

25/6374

Council

Cork County Council

Proposal description

A 10-year permission for a solar farm consisting of solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames, 1 single-storey delivery station, 1 single-storey transformer station, 1 single-storey spare parts storage container, construction of a new site entrance off the L - 36014 local road, internal access tracks, security fencing, CCTV, landscaping and all associated development site works. The solar panels are arranged within a total developable site area (including ancillary works) of 8.85ha at Carrigogna, Midleton, Co. Cork. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (directive(EU) 2023/2024) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply.

Location / address

Carrigogna, Midleton, Co. Cork

Applicant

Amarenco Solar Midleton Limited

Agent

Hannah Watchorn McCutcheon Halley Planning Consultants

Application type

Permission

Received / registered

3 Nov 2025

Council decision

Grant with Conditions

Council decision date

27 Apr 2026

Appeal lodged

1 May 2026

Ward / district

Municipal Districts: Municipal District of East Cork

Grid reference

587073, 576428