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Brehony's Bog , Monaincha , Roscrea

Aug 29 2023

Application Received

Oct 23 2023

Further Info. Requested

Dec 21 2023

Further Info. Received

Apr 17 2024

Decision

Apr 20 2024

Decision Due

May 21 2024

Granted

May 20 2029

Expiry (if required)
  • Submitted: 29 / 08 / 2023
  • Application Type:
    PERMISSION
  • Application Status:
    APPLICATION FINALISED
  • Council Decision:
    CONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

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

Nearby Applications:

Distance: Received: Decision: Development Address: Development Description:
0m 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...
300m 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...
2km 12/01/2026 CONDITIONAL St. Anne's Special School , Sean Ross Abbey , Roscrea Co. Tipperary a new single storey extension, 1362m2, to the side of the existing school building. It will comprise of 6 no. classrooms, library, clinical and sensory rooms, ancillary support spaces and a courtyard play space. The proposal also includes an extension to the existing boiler room, an accessible covered set down area, new parking layout, a new waste water treatment system and all associated site works. The proposed works are within the curtilage of a Protected Structure, Corville House, Sean Ross Abbey, Roscrea. RPS No. TRPS136 Details...
2.1km 17/12/2025 N/A St. Anne's Special School , Sean Ross Abbey , Roscrea Co. Tipperary a new single storey extension, 1362m2, to the side of the existing school building. It will comprise of 6 no. classrooms, library, clinical and sensory rooms, ancillary support spaces and a courtyard play space. The proposal also includes for an extension to the existing boiler room, an accessible covered set down area, new parking layout and and all associated site works Details...
2.7km 24/11/2025 CONDITIONAL Ballaghmore , Borris in Ossary , Portlaoise Co. Laois make alterations to the front of our existing dwelling to include changes to existing windows and the removal of an existing porch canopy and the permission to construct a new porch to the front of the dwelling. To demolish the existing utility room at the rear of the dwelling and to include new windows and doors to the side and rear of the existing dwelling and all associated siteworks Details...
2.1km 05/08/2025 REFUSED Racket Hall , Roscrea , Co. Tipperary alterations/extensions to the existing Direct Provision Accommodation Centre to consist of a) a single-storey kitchen extension to the side of the existing building and b) a three-storey bedroom wing extension to the side of the existing building, comprising of 60 no. bedrooms, all with associated and ancillary site works Details...
1.4km 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...
2.1km 25/06/2025 N/A Racket Hall , Roscrea , Co. Tipperary proposed alterations/extensions to the existing Direct Provision Accommodation Centre. The development will consist of a) a single-storey kitchen extension to the side of the existing building and; b) a three-storey bedroom wing extension to the side of the existing building, comprising of 60 no. bedrooms. All with associated and ancillary site works Details...
2.1km 20/06/2025 N/A Racket Hall , Roscrea , Co. Tipperary a proposed alterations/extensions to the existing Direct Provision Accommodation Centre. The development will consist of a) a single-storey kitchen extension to the side of the existing building and; b) a three-storey bedroom wing extension to the side of the existing building, comprising of 60 no. bedrooms. All with associated and ancillary site works Details...
2.4km 07/04/2025 CONDITIONAL Derrymore , Roscrea , Co Tipperary (i) Slatted shed with underground effluent tank (ii) Walled silage slab and all associated site works Details...
2.4km 07/12/2024 CONDITIONAL Cloverhill House , Derrymore , Roscrea Co. Tipperary conversion of outhouse to domestic use, retention of extension to rear of dwelling and PERMISSION to upgrade existing septic tank and percolation area and all associated site works Details...
1.4km 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...
2.9km 02/04/2024 REFUSED Clonan , Roscrea , Co. Tipperary 1) extension to existing warehouse, 2) prefab offices, 3) storage shed, 4) site prefab and steel container, 5) truck wash area, 6) diesel storage tank, 7) revised site boundaries and PERMISSION to install a new waste water treatment and disposal system including all associated site works Details...
230m 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...
2.1km 01/08/2023 CONDITIONAL The Sheehy and Monaincha Townlands , Roscrea , Co. Tipperary 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 Details...

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