RED III DEVELOPMENT - The development will consist of the construction of a solar photovoltaic (PV) energy development…

Application details

Planning reference

2660834

Council

Tipperary County Council

Proposal description

RED III DEVELOPMENT - The development will consist of the construction of a solar photovoltaic (PV) energy development (renewable energy development) with a total site area of 151 hectares. The proposed development includes for the erection of solar panels on ground-mounted galvanised steel frames, 17 no. transformer units, a permanent operations compound, inverters, underground cabling and ducting, security fencing, pole mounted closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras, upgrade of 5 no. existing site entrances, construction of 1 no. new site entrance, internal site access tracks, landscaping, 1 no. temporary construction compound, 4 no. satellite compounds, temporary laydown areas and all associated development works. The operational lifespan of the solar PV development will be 40 years. The proposed development will incorporate a grid connection which will be subject to a separate planning application at a later date. 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

Monadreela Boscabell George’s-Land Brickendown Rathordan Kilscobin Kilconnell Mocklershill , Cashel , Co. Tipperary

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

28 Aug 2026

Planning timeline

Key dated milestones from the planning record.

1. Application received

   28 Aug 2026

2. Decision due

   Target date

   22 October 2026

   Current decision target recorded by the council.