Planning application 2560875
REDIII: The development will consist of: a 10-year permission for the development of a solar farm on an overall site of…
Site in the Townlands of Lacka More Parkmore Lissireen Tullacrimeen Aulaneduff Ballyconnell, Fahavane Knockbrack West Knocknacaska and Knocknagun, County Kerry
Application timeline
Key milestones
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Application received
Further information requested
Further information received
Decision due
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Why this application matters
Solar farm scale
The proposal covers an overall site of approximately 152.6 hectares across multiple townlands in County Kerry, with approximately 449,366 sq m of ground-mounted solar photovoltaic panels.
Energy storage and grid route
The development includes 28 battery energy storage containers, seven associated medium-voltage stations, electrical skids and underground power and communications infrastructure, including cable works along the L-6507, R557 and L-2034 roads and three horizontal directional drilling locations.
Operational infrastructure
Five solar-farm entrances, internal access tracks with passing bays, drainage, fencing, gates, CCTV and five temporary construction compounds are proposed. The solar farm is intended to operate for 40 years.
Environmental assessment
A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared for the proposed development.
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Application details
- Planning reference
- 2560875
- Council
- Kerry County Council
- Proposal description
- REDIII: The development will consist of: a 10-year permission for the development of a solar farm on an overall site of c. 152.6 hectares consisting of the following: c. 449,366 sq m of solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted steel frames; 19 no. hardstanding locations for electrical skids; new internal access tracks with passing bays; underground power and communications cables and ducts, including along the L-6507, R557, and L-2034 public roads, 3no. Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) locations associated with the underground cable route; a total of 5 no. solar farm site entrances (1no. from the R557 public road, 3no. from the L-6507 public road and 1no. from the L-10562 public road); access gates; 5no. temporary site compounds of c. 4,050 sq m each to be used for storage during construction activity; 28no. Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Containers and 7no. associated MV Stations as well as associated CCTV, BESS compound fencing, gate, boundary fencing and all associated ancillary drainage development, site works and services. The solar farm will be operational for 40 years. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and will be submitted to the planning authority with the application.
- Location / address
- Site in the Townlands of Lacka More Parkmore Lissireen Tullacrimeen Aulaneduff Ballyconnell, Fahavane Knockbrack West Knocknacaska and Knocknagun, County Kerry
- Application type
- PERMISSION
- Received / registered
- 26 Sept 2025
Location context
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