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The Sheehy and Monaincha Townlands , Roscrea , Co. Tipperary

Aug 01 2023

Application Received

Sep 25 2023

Decision

Sep 25 2023

Decision Due

Oct 28 2023

Granted

Oct 27 2028

Expiry (if required)
  • Submitted: 01 / 08 / 2023
  • Application Type:
    PERMISSION
  • Application Status:
    APPLICATION FINALISED
  • Council Decision:
    CONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

the construction of a 4.00m wide access track, including crossing of the Rackethall Stream and other stream (unnamed), measuring approximately c.750m in overall length to facilitate access between two consented solar farms, those being Monaincha Solar Farm (Ref. 21261) and The Sheehy’s Solar Farm (Ref. 16/600917). The access track would be located (Grid Easting: 618575; Northing 686630 centre of application site. A Natura Impact Statement is submitted as part of the planning application

Nearby Applications:

Distance: Received: Decision: Development Address: Development Description:
2.1km 08/07/2026 N/A Monaincha townland , Roscrea , County Tipperary Red III - Soleire Renewables SPV Alpha 2 Ltd intend to apply for planning permission to amend the design of the previously approved development (Planning Reference: Tipperary County Council 2360677) which comprises consent for a 10-year period to construct and a 40-year period to operate a 34.11-hectare Solar PV Energy Development at Monaincha Townland, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary. The proposed amendments include: (1) removal of solar panels south of the solar farm, (2) reduction in the overall number of transformer stations, with an increase in their respective areas and foundations, (3) minor increase in array height from 2m to a maximum height of 2.52m, (4) reduction in the area of concrete shoes, (5) minor increase in the height of the deer-type fencing, (6) minor increase to a minimum row spacing of 3.6m, (7) provision of a minimum distance of 4m between the modules and the perimeter fencing, (8) reduction and reconfiguration of the internal access tracks, including relocation of the access road on the eastern side of the field to comply with the watercourse buffer area, (9) strengthening of the existing watercourse crossing, including the provision of a culvert for the interconnector cable, to facilitate operational and maintenance (O&M) access and connectivity between the northern and southern, (10) relocation of the transformer station within the northern plot and (11) relocation of the temporary construction compound. A Natura Impact Statement will also be submitted to the Planning Authority for this proposed development Details...
2.2km 02/07/2026 N/A Monaincha Townland , Roscrea , County Tipperary RED III - Soleire Renewables SPV Alpha 2 Ltd intend to apply for planning permission to amend the design of the previously approved development (Planning Reference: Tipperary County Council 2360677) which comprises consent for a 10-year period to construct and a 40-year period to operate a 34.11-hectare Solar PV Energy Development at Monaincha Townland, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary. The proposed amendments include: (1) removal of solar panels south of the solar farm, (2) reduction in the overall number of transformer stations, with an increase in their respective areas and foundations, (3) minor increase in array height from 2m to a maximum height of 2.52m, (4) reduction in the area of concrete shoes, (5) minor increase in the height of the deer-type fencing, (6) minor increase to a minimum row spacing of 3.6m, (7) provision of a minimum distance of 4m between the modules and the perimeter fencing, (8) reduction and reconfiguration of the internal access tracks, including relocation of the access road on the eastern side of the field to comply with the watercourse buffer area, (9) strengthening of the existing watercourse crossing, including the provision of a culvert for the interconnector cable, to facilitate operational and maintenance (O&M) access and connectivity between the northern and southern, (10) relocation of the transformer station within the northern plot and (11) relocation of the temporary construction compound. A Natura Impact Statement will also be submitted to the Planning Authority for this proposed development. Details...
1.8km 16/04/2026 CONDITIONAL Rockforest , Knock , Roscrea the excavations and PLANNING PERMISSION for revised house location and extended site boundaries, and all ancillary site works (previously granted under planning permission no. 2560456) Details...
2.2km 18/02/2026 N/A Rockforest , Knock , Roscrea Co. Tipperary alterations to previously granted storage shed under planning ref 201519 - the alterations include smaller footprint, dashed render finish to match house, new windows, change of door locations and part change of use to home office and all associated site works Details...
2.2km 02/12/2025 N/A Rockforest , Knock , Roscrea the change of use of existing school building to be used as a community facility and all associated site works Details...
2.6km 16/07/2025 CONDITIONAL The Sheehys , Roscrea , Co. Tipperary the extension to side of existing house, permission to renovate and extend derelict cottage on site, and permission to form new entrance to site and all associated site works Details...
1.8km 22/05/2025 CONDITIONAL Rockforest , Knock , Roscrea Co Tipperary change of design of the dwelling house, which was previously granted under planning permission 211451 and all ancillary site works Details...
1.8km 12/05/2025 N/A Rockforest , Knock , Roscrea Co Tipperary change of design of the dwelling house, which was previously granted under planning permission 211451 and all ancillary site works at Rockforest, Knock, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary. Details...
2.6km 06/07/2024 CONDITIONAL The Sheehys , Roscrea , Co. Tipperary the conversion of attic space to habitable rooms including bedrooms and home office with gable windows and roof lights to rear and all associated site works Details...
1.7km 01/07/2024 CONDITIONAL Rockforest , Knock , Roscrea Co. Tipperary lean-to structure consisting of loose shed with calving and animal handling facilities, meal bin store and all associated site works Details...
2.5km 13/10/2023 CONDITIONAL Rockforest , Knock , Roscrea replacement of existing sheds with the erection of a cubicle shed, slatted tank, milking parlour, collecting yard, soiled water tank, animal handling area, dairy machine room, farm office, meal bin, loose shed and slated tank, concrete yards and ancillary works Details...
2.5km 14/09/2023 N/A Rockforest , Knock , Roscrea Co. Tipperary replacement of existing sheds with the erection of a cubicle shed. slatted tank, milking parlour, collecting yard, soiled water tank, animal handling area, dairy machine room, farm office, meal bin, loose shed and slatted tank, concrete yards and ancillary works Details...
2.1km 29/08/2023 CONDITIONAL Brehony's Bog , Monaincha , Roscrea the installation of a 34.11hectare/84.28 acre solar farm at lands known as Brehony's Bog, within the townland of Monaincha, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary (E: 616980, N: 687790 (ITM)). The solar farm will consist of a series solar photovoltaic (PV) panels mounted on steel support structures and will measure 2.00m in overall height. Ancillary development to the installation of solar PV panels includes 12no. transformers; 106no. pole-mounted CCTV cameras measuring 2.75m high; underground cabling; 3.80km (approx.) of fenceline measuring 2.00m at highest point; creation of new graded internal access tracks approximately 4.00m wide from two existing gated entrances on northern site boundary, each measuring 6.50m wide. A temporary compound measuring 5,000sqm will be established during the construction phase of the solar farm, whereupon the area will then be used for the siting of solar PV panels following the construction phase. The proposed solar farm will operate over a 40-year period, after which it will be decommissioned, with all associated lands returned to their original use. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and submitted in support of this planning application Details...
2.2km 22/08/2023 N/A Brehony's Bog , Monaincha , Roscrea Co. Tipperary the installation of a 34.11hectare/84.28 acre solar farm at lands known as Brehony's Bog, within the townland of Monaincha, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary (E: 616980, N: 687790 (ITM)). The solar farm will consist of a series solar photovoltaic (PV) panels mounted on steel support structures and will measure 2.00m in overall height. Ancillary development to the installation of solar PV panels includes 12no. transformers; 106no. pole-mounted CCTV cameras measuring 2.75m high; underground cabling; 3.80km (approx.) of fenceline measuring 2.00m at highest point; creation of new graded internal access tracks approximately 4.00m wide from two existing gated entrances on northern site boundary, each measuring 6.50m wide. A temporary compound measuring 5,000sqm will be established during the construction phase of the solar farm, whereupon the area will then be used for the siting of solar PV panels following the construction phase. The proposed solar farm will operate over a 40-year period, after which it will be decommissioned, with all associated lands returned to their original use. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and submitted in support of this planning application Details...

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