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2660091

31 Mar 2026

Status: INCOMPLETED APPLICATION

a proposed Solar Farm and Battery Energy Storage System. The development that will consist of: (i) Construction and operation solar PV panels on ground mounted steel supported structures with associated string inverters; (ii) Construction of a 50 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) compound consisting of BESS units, integrated cabinets, spare parts containers, independent power producer (IPP) building (c. 64sqm) and security fencing (c. 2.6m in height); (iii) Installation of 13 no. transformer stations at various points across the site; (iv) Internal underground trenching, electrical cabling and ducting between the solar PV arrays and electrical inverters/transformers; (v) Provision of 1 no. new site entrance from the L6003 and provision of 2 no. passing bays along the L6003; (vi) Provision of internal access tracks and watercourse/drain crossings, perimeter fencing, pole mounted CCTV cameras; (vii) 1 no. temporary construction compound; (viii) All associated site development, landscaping, drainage arrangements and ancillary works. The proposed solar farm development spans a total site area measuring c. 126.4ha, of which c. 61.3ha, the subject of this application, is located in Co. Carlow and c. 65.1ha is located in Co. Kildare. A separate planning application is being lodged with Kildare County Council. Permission is sought for a period of 10 years with an operational period of 40 years. The total capacity of solar PV panels on the entire development, including Carlow and Kildare, is estimated to be c. 120MW. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and was submitted as part 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

Carlow County Council

Straboe , Ballyhacket Lower and Ballycook , Co. Carlow

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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Applications by council

Most active local authorities in the imported planning data.

Laois
Carlow

Monthly registrations

Recent application volume by registration month.

Mar 20262
Apr 20261
May 20262

Councils in May 2026

Local authorities with the most applications in the latest registration month.

Laois

Status in May 2026

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APPLICATION FINALISED
INCOMPLETED APPLICATION

Types in May 2026

Most common application types registered in the latest month.

OUTLINE PERMISSION

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Based on the latest 12 months of imported national planning data, with Cork County also carrying deeper history.

Applications

5

Latest registered

11 May 2026

Most active council

Laois

Most common type

OUTLINE PERMISSION

Latest month apps

2

Month change

+1

Monthly trend

May 2026

+1

01122Mar 26Apr 26May 26

Council overview

Laois accounts for 80%

Laois80%
Carlow20%

Status mix

INCOMPLETED APPLICATION accounts for 60%

INCOMPLETED APPLICATION60%
APPLICATION FINALISED40%

Application types

OUTLINE PERMISSION accounts for 60%

OUTLINE PERMISSION60%
PERMISSION40%