A 10-year planning permission for the development of a solar farm on a site of 210 hectares consisting of the following…

Application details

Planning reference

2660918

Council

Limerick City and County Council

Proposal description

A 10-year planning permission for the development of a solar farm on a site of 210 hectares consisting of the following: 843,000 sqm of solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted steel frames; 29 no. hardstanding locations used for electrical skids; 3 no. electrical plant rooms; new internal access tracks; underground power and communications cables and ducts, including along the R513 and L1509 public roads; new access points from the R513, R516, L1509 and L51309 public roads, and upgrades to existing access points from the L1507, L1509 and L51309 public roads; landscaping and biodiversity enhancement measures; security gates; boundary fencing and all associated ancillary development, site works and services. The solar farm will be operational for 40 years. The planning application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement. 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

Townlands of Ballyhaukish Millfarm Coolscart Gotoon Coolalough Ballycahill Newtown Kilfrush and Knocklong , Co. Limerick

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

10 Aug 2026

Planning timeline

Key dated milestones from the planning record.

1. Application received

   10 Aug 2026

2. Decision due

   Target date

   23 September 2026

   Current decision target recorded by the council.