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2660319

18 Jun 2026

Status: INCOMPLETED APPLICATION

RED III application - The development will consist of planning permission for a period of 10 years to construct and complete a solar PV energy development (renewable energy development) with a total site area of 143.4 hectares, comprising of the construction of PV panels mounted on metal frames, inverters, internal access tracks, perimeter fencing with CCTV cameras and access gates, electrical cabling and ducting, two temporary construction compounds, landscaping and all ancillary grid infrastructure and associated works. The proposed development will utilise two existing access points, which will include the upgrading and widening of an existing access off the L1013. The solar farm would be operational for 40 years. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of this application. 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

Offaly County Council

Within the townlands of , Raheenbeg Ballychristal Killarles and Bawnmore , County Offaly.

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660287

28 May 2026

Status: INCOMPLETED APPLICATION

RED III application - The development will consist of planning permission for a period of 10 years to construct and complete a solar PV energy development (renewable energy development) with a total site area of 143.4 hectares, comprising of the construction of PV panels mounted on metal frames, inverters, internal access tracks, perimeter fencing with CCTV cameras and access gates, electrical cabling and ducting, two temporary construction compounds, landscaping and all ancillary grid infrastructure and associated works. The proposed development will utilise two existing access points, which will include the upgrading and widening of an existing access off the L1013. The solar farm would be operational for 40 years. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of this application. 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

Offaly County Council

Within the townlands of , Raheenbeg Ballychristal Killarles and Bawnmore , County Offaly.

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660230

29 Apr 2026

Status: FURTHER INFORMATION

(RED 111) 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 an 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. The NIS assesses both the construction and operation of the Proposed Development, as well as integral elements of the wider project infrastructure, comprising the permitted Ballyboughlin Solar Park (Pl. Ref. 24/60338) which consists of the construction and operation of c. 14MW solar photovoltaic (PV) farm located off Curragh Road (L20171) in the townland of Clara, near Clara, Co. Offaly and all associated works. 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

Offaly County Council

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

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660212

23 Apr 2026

Status: INCOMPLETED APPLICATION

(RED III) 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 an 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. The NIS assesses both the construction and operation of the Proposed Development, as well as integral elements of the wider project infrastructure, comprising the permitted Ballyboughlin Solar Park (Pl. Ref. 24/60338) which consists of the construction and operation of c. 14MW solar photovoltaic (PV) farm located off Curragh Road (L20171) in the townland of Clara, near Clara, Co. Offaly and all associated works. 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

Offaly County Council

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

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660105

4 Mar 2026

Status: INCOMPLETED APPLICATION

RED III - for development at this site in the townlands of Lehinch, Kilcoursey, Kilbride, Aghamore, Raheen and Clara, near Clara, Co. Offaly. The development will consist of 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 an 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. The NIS assesses both the construction and operation of the Proposed Development, as well as integral elements of the wider project infrastructure, comprising the permitted Ballyboughlin Solar Park (Pl. Ref. 24/60338) which consists of the construction and operation of c. 14MW solar photovoltaic (PV) farm located off Curragh Road (L20171) in the townland of Clara, near Clara, Co. Offaly and all associated works. 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

Offaly County Council

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

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2560680

22 Dec 2025

Status: INCOMPLETED APPLICATION

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

Offaly County Council

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

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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Applications by area

Top Offaly localities in the imported the latest year.

near Clara4
Clara2
Raheenbeg Ballychristal Killarles and Bawnmore2

Monthly registrations

Recent application volume by registration month.

Dec 20251
Mar 20261
Apr 20262
May 20261
Jun 20262
Jul 20261

Areas in Jul 2026

Localities with the most applications in the latest registration month.

Clara1

Status in Jul 2026

Current status mix for applications registered in the latest month.

NEW APPLICATION1

Types in Jul 2026

Most common application types registered in the latest month.

PERMISSION1

Planning activity and trends

Based on the latest 12 months of imported planning data for this council.

Applications

8

Latest registered

3 Jul 2026

Most active area

near Clara

Most common type

PERMISSION

Latest month apps

1

Month change

-1

Monthly trend

Jul 2026

-1

01122Dec 25May 26Jul 26

Area overview

near Clara accounts for 50%

near Clara50%
Clara25%
Raheenbeg Ballychristal Killarles and Bawnmore25%

Status mix

INCOMPLETED APPLICATION accounts for 75%

INCOMPLETED APPLICATION75%
FURTHER INFORMATION13%
NEW APPLICATION13%

Application types

PERMISSION accounts for 100%

PERMISSION100%