RED III Application Permission for a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility in the townland of Lodgewood, Ferns, Co Wexford.

Application details

Planning reference

20260841

Council

Wexford County Council

Proposal description

RED III Application Permission for a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility in the townland of Lodgewood, Ferns, Co Wexford. The proposed development comprises a c. 3MW solar energy development within a site area of approximately 5.8 hectares. The development will comprise of the following main elements: A ground mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) array comprising panels mounted on metal frames, together with associated inverters, transformer station, internal electrical and communications cabling, storage container, CCTV, perimeter and fencing; Short section of internal access track (circa 14m) extending from the permitted entrance and access road associated with the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) development to the south (Planning Ref. 20241558) to an operational compound area (circa 570m2) located in the south eastern portion of the site; A grid connection within the townland of Lodgewood, comprising of approximately 425m of underground cabling extending from the proposed solar PV facility to the high-voltage electrical compound associated with the permitted Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) development (Planning Ref. 20241558), providing connection to the existing 110/220 kV Lodgewood Substation; jk Use of the temporary construction compound permitted under Planning Ref. 20241558, which will be shared by both developments during the construction phase; and All associated drainage and ancillary works required to facilitate the development. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. A 5 year permission and a 25 year operational period is sought for this planning 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, 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

Lodgewood, Ferns

Applicant

Carney Stability Ltd

Agent

Carney Stability Ltd

Application type

Permission

Received / registered

1 Jul 2026

Decision

Granted subject to conditions

Decision date

21 Aug 2026

Ward / district

FERNS DED, BALLYCARNEY DED

Planning timeline

Key dated milestones from the planning record.

1. Application received

   1 Jul 2026

2. Decision: Granted subject to conditions

   21 Aug 2026