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Planning application 26/0765

Gortnagross Solar Farm Extension

Gortnagross, Mallow, Co. Cork

Current status

Further information requested

Latest milestone

Application received

27 Mar 2026

Application timeline

Key milestones

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  1. Application received

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Why this application matters

Extension proposal

The scheme would extend the established Gortnagross solar farm across an 8.72-hectare developable area, with ground-mounted photovoltaic panels, a single-storey transformer station, access tracks, fencing, CCTV and landscaping.

Existing solar farm

The extension relates to a solar farm previously permitted at Gortnagross. A five-megawatt scheme of about 22,200 photovoltaic panels received an extension of duration, and later approved modifications consolidated two transformer stations into one smaller transformer station plus a smaller storage unit.

Permission period

A 10-year planning permission is sought for the extension works.

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Application details

Planning reference
26/0765
Council
Cork County Council
Proposal description
A 10-year permission for a solar farm consisting of solar photovoltaic panels on ground-mounted frames, one single-storey transformer station, internal access tracks, security fencing, CCTV, landscaping, and all associated site development works. The proposed development represents an extension to the solar farm permitted under Cork County Council Planning Permission References: 15/7003, 22/5174 and 21/4498. The solar panels and associated infrastructure are arranged within a total developable site area (including ancillary works) of 8.72 ha at Gortnagross, Mallow, Co. Cork. 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
Gortnagross, Mallow, Co. Cork
Applicant
Amarenco Solar Mallow Limited
Agent
Cork Online
Application type
Permission
Received / registered
27 Mar 2026
Ward / district
Municipal Districts: Municipal District of Kanturk - Mallow
Grid reference
551759, 600009

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