A 38kV hybrid grid connection cable and is intended to connect the permitted Ballyboughlin Solar Park (Pl.

Application details

Planning reference

2560680

Council

Offaly County Council

Proposal description

A 38kV hybrid grid connection cable and is intended to connect the permitted Ballyboughlin Solar Park (Pl. Ref. 24/60338) to the existing Clara 38kV Substation. The proposed development will consist of: •The laying of a 38kV underground electrical grid connection cable (c.4.5km in length), utilising public roads, and the construction of and overhead electrical grid connection cable (c. 0.898km in length), from the existing Clara 38kV substation to the permitted Ballyboughlin Solar Park (Pl. ref. 24/60338). • The proposed development includes all associated site development and site enabling works and ancillary infrastructure, including 5 no. joint bays and 38kV underground ducting and cabling. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) accompanies this Planning Application

Location / address

Townlands of Lehinch Kilcoursey Kilbride Aghamore Raheen and Clara, near Clara, Co. Offaly

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

22 Dec 2025