Amend the solar farm permitted under Laois County Council Reg.

Application details

Planning reference

2560237

Council

Laois County Council

Proposal description

Amend the solar farm permitted under Laois County Council Reg. Ref. 17/532 and consists of a revised solar PV panel arrangement and maximum height of panels up to 3.2 metres; a reconfigured internal access route network; reduced number of MV transformers; provision of string inverters; revised CCTV arrangement; a spare parts storage container; weather stations; monitoring house; toilet facilities; and all other ancillary works associated with the development above and below ground including security fencing and gates, cabling, landscaping and drainage works. It is sought to increase the maximum export capacity of the solar farm to 80 MW and to increase the operational life of the solar farm from 30 to 40 years from the date of commissioning. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application.

Location / address

Townlands of Bigbog Coolnabacky Esker Money Lower and Loughteeog, Stradbally, Co. Laois.

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

23 Apr 2025

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

16 Jun 2025

Final grant date

21 Jul 2025