RED III development which will consist of a 10-year permission for the construction of a solar photovoltaic (PV) energy…

Application details

Planning reference

2660672

Council

Tipperary County Council

Proposal description

RED III development which will consist of a 10-year permission for the construction of a solar photovoltaic (PV) energy development on a site spanning approximately 65.9 hectares. It will comprise ground-mounted solar PV panels installed on steel support structures, along with 17 no. transformers, underground cabling including a cable route connecting to the IPP Substation Building consented under Planning Reference 2260420, perimeter fencing with secure access gates, 43 no. closed-circuit television cameras on posts, 3 no. temporary construction compounds, new and upgraded access tracks, and associated landscaping and ancillary works. The site will be accessed from four existing access points off the L-8210, which dissects the Application Site, three of which will be upgraded to facilitate access. The development will have an operational capacity of up to 53.1 megawatt peak and is designed to operate for 40 years from the date of commissioning. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will accompany the planning application.

Location / address

Land within the townlands of Seskin Moanmore Lisheennamalausa Ballyryan West Gortdrum and Barnanalleen, in the Civil Parish of Solloghod-More, Co. Tipperary

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

10 Jul 2026

Valid date

10 Jul 2026