Permission for a period of 10 years to construct and complete a solar PV energy development and grid route…

Application details

Planning reference

2460257

Council

Wicklow County Council

Proposal description

Permission for a period of 10 years to construct and complete a solar PV energy development and grid route, with a total site area of 28 hectares comprising of the construction of PV panels mounted on metal frames, transformer stations, new access tracks, perimeter fencing with CCTV cameras and access gates, temporary construction compounds, 20 kV underground cabling connecting the solar farm to the existing Blessington 38kV ESB Substation, and all ancillary grid infrastructure and associated works. The solar farm would be operational for 35 years. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared in respect of the application for planning permission

Location / address

Townlands of Threecastles Crosscoolharbour Santryhill Newpaddocks Oldpaddocks and Edmonstown , Blessington , County Wicklow

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

8 May 2024

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

23 Sept 2024

Final grant date

30 Oct 2024

Planning and construction timeline

Key dated milestones from planning, appeal and official building-control records.

1. Application received

   8 May 2024

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   23 Sept 2024

3. Final grant

   30 Oct 2024

4. Works commenced

   21 Jul 2025Official NBCO/BCMS data