Planning application 2660918
Ballyhaukish–Knocklong Solar Farm
Townlands of Ballyhaukish Millfarm Coolscart Gotoon Coolalough Ballycahill Newtown Kilfrush and Knocklong, Co. Limerick
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Why this application matters
Project scale
The proposal covers a 210-hectare site across nine townlands, with 843,000 sq m of ground-mounted solar photovoltaic panels.
Energy infrastructure
It includes 29 electrical-skid hardstands, three electrical plant rooms, internal tracks and underground power and communications cables, including routes along the R513 and L1509.
Access and landscape
Access works would use new and upgraded entrances from the R513, R516, L1507, L1509 and L51309 roads, alongside boundary fencing, security gates, landscaping and biodiversity measures.
Operational life
Permission is sought for 10 years, with the solar farm proposed to operate for 40 years. A Natura Impact Statement accompanies the proposal.
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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
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