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In the townlands of Kilcandra , Kilnamanagh Beg Ballynagran , and Ballinaclogh Glenealy Co. Wicklow

Sep 25 2025

Application Received

Dec 19 2025

Decision

Dec 30 2025

Decision Due

Jan 26 2026

Appeal Submitted
  • Submitted: 25 / 09 / 2025
  • Application Type:
    PERMISSION
  • Application Status:
    APPEALED
  • Council Decision:
    CONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

RED III Category 3 Development - Construction of a solar PV energy development with an operational life of 40 years on three land parcels totalling approximately 203.5 hectares comprising the installation of approximately 806,630 sq. m. of photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames and associated ancillary development including: 23 no. transformers stations, 2 no. Ring Main Unit buildings, string-inverters attached to panel frames, CCTV security cameras mounted on 4 metre high poles, deer-proof perimeter security fencing (2 metres high) raised 150mm to allow for the movement of small mammals, 3 no. site entrances utilising existing entrances including upgrade to entrance on L1111 to facilitate construction and operational phase access, internal access tracks between the solar arrays and the site entrances, 2 no. clear span bridges over existing watercourses, 1 no. primary temporary construction compound and 2 no. satellite temporary construction compounds, all associated ancillary development works including landscaping; and the installation of a total of ca. 6.1 kilometres of 33Kv double circuit underground cable, of which ca. 2.4 kilometres will be beneath public (L1111, L1113, L5113, L51132 and L5112) and private roads in an excavated trench including underground ducting and joint bays and all associated site development and reinstatement works to connect the proposed Ring Main Units on two of the land parcels of the solar PV energy development and extending to the site of a proposed 110kv substation to be the subject of a separate planning permission under the Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Act 2006.

Nearby Applications:

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2.9km 11/09/2025 CONDITIONAL Ballinteskin , Wicklow , Co. Wicklow installation of new wastewater treatment unit and soil polishing filter to current regulations, removal of existing septic tank and associate works Details...
2.6km 25/08/2025 REFUSED Cookoos Corner , Ballinabarney , Rathnew 195m storage shed to rear of dwelling along with all associated site works and services Details...
2.4km 12/08/2025 N/A Broomhall Townland , Rathnew , Co. Wicklow proposed housing development of 57 dwelling units consisting of 2 semi-detached three bedroom dwellings, 31 x three bedroom terraced dwellings, 4 x four bedroom terraced dwellings, 20 x two bedroom apartments, with connection to services and all associated works including link road to proposed new GAA field, levelling and profiling of field to facilitate sports pitch and car parking with toilet block, roads, footpaths, boundaries and boundary treatments, pubic lighting, open spaces and landscaping attenuation system, entrance through existing development at Brookfield Park. This application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement Details...
2.4km 07/08/2025 N/A Broomhall Townland , Rathnew , Co. Wicklow proposed housing development of 57 dwelling units consisting of 2 semi-detached three bedroom dwellings, 31 x three bedroom terraced dwellings, 4 x four bedroom terraced dwellings, 20 x two bedroom apartments, with connection to services and all associated works including link road to proposed new GAA field, levelling and profiling of field to facilitate sports pitch and car parking with toilet block, roads, footpaths, boundaries and boundary treatments, pubic lighting, open spaces and landscaping attenuation system, entrance through existing development at Brookfield Park. This application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement Details...
2.9km 22/07/2025 N/A Ballymoat, Glenealy, Co. Wicklow stud farm and private dressage stables which will generally comprise of the following: • a new entrance and access road; • 2 No. stable blocks incorporating stores, tack rooms and toilets; • breeding barn; • outdoor and indoor arenas; • canteen and staff Details...
2.9km 22/07/2025 CONDITIONAL Ballinacooley , Glenealy , Co. Wicklow 1) existing family dwelling house as constructed; 2) retention of existing septic treatment unit and percolation area as installed; 3) and all relevant associated site works Details...
2.9km 21/07/2025 CONDITIONAL Broomhall Rathnew Co. Wicklow , The site is generally bounded: to the north by Kirvin Hill and Waverley Drive residential estates to the east by a water storage reservoir and an existing road with a residential development currently under constructio construction of 87 No. residential units (20 No. 1-bed, 12 No. 2-bed, 50 No. 3-bed and 5 No. 4-bed) as houses and duplexes/maisonettes and a crèche (160 sq m). The proposed development will range in height from 2 No. to 3 No. storeys. The proposed development also includes: a sports pitch with club house (70 sq m); internal road network; 175 No. car parking spaces; 2 No. drop-off spaces; cycle parking and stores; bin stores; ESB sub-station; hard and soft landscaping; boundary treatments; public lighting; PV panels; and all associated site and development works above and below ground Details...
3km 18/06/2025 CONDITIONAL Ballymurrin Upper , Kilbride , Co. Wicklow construction of a new dwelling, garage, septic tank and percolation area, new well, new entrance onto existing lane which leads to public road, upgrading existing entrance onto public road and associate works Details...
2.8km 04/06/2025 CONDITIONAL 35 Brookfield Park , Broomhall , Rathnew construction of three rooflights in the attic level to the front of the property, the conversion of the attic space into a bedroom, and the construction of a bathroom and new stairs to the attic conversion and associated site works Details...
1.4km 15/05/2025 CONDITIONAL Nirvana , Roscath , Kilbride Wicklow converted attic space to habitable accommodation and retention of balcony with spiral staircase to eastern elevation of dwelling, all ancillary to the use of this single dwelling and associated works Details...
2.7km 24/04/2025 CONDITIONAL Ballinaclogh , Ballynabarny , & Ballybeg the development of grid connection infrastructure comprising the laying of ca. 3.3 kilometres (3,300 metres) of Medium Voltage underground electricity cables and associated infrastructure substantially under public roads and private lands to connect the solar photovoltaic (‘PV’) energy development on lands at Ballinaclough, Rathnew, Country Wicklow (approved under Register Reference 161380) to a new Medium Voltage electricity substation and to a new joint slab box on private land near L95113 road in, or in the vicinity of the townlands of Ballinaclogh, Ballynabarny and Ballybeg, County Wicklow Details...
2.8km 10/04/2025 CONDITIONAL Ballinteskin , Wicklow , Co. Wicklow revisions to development permitted under WCC Reg. Ref 20/210 to provide for revisions to permitted dwelling house. All associated site development works will remain as permitted under WCC Reg. Ref 20/210 Details...
2.8km 08/04/2025 N/A Ballinteskin , Wicklow , Co. Wicklow revisions to development permitted under WCC Reg. Ref 20/210 to provide for revisions to permitted dwelling house. All associated site development works will remain as permitted under WCC Reg. Ref 20/210 Details...
2.7km 27/02/2025 N/A Ballinaclogh , Ballynabarny , Ballybeg development of grid connection infrastructure comprising the laying of ca. 3.3 kilometres (3,300 metres) of medium voltage underground electricity cables and associated infrastructure substantially under public roads and private lands to connect the solar photovoltaic (‘PV’) energy development on lands at Ballinaclough, Rathnew, County Wicklow (approved under register reference 161380) to a new medium voltage electricity substation and to a new joint slab box on private land near L95113 road in, or in the vicinity of the townlands of Ballinaclogh, Ballynabarny and Ballybeg, County Wicklow Details...
2.6km 25/02/2025 N/A Ballinacooley , Glenealy , Co. Wicklow proposed dwelling, waste water treatment system to EPA standards and associated site works, all access through existing entrance Details...
2.9km 19/12/2024 N/A Broomhall , Rathnew , Co. Wicklow proposed development will principally consist of the construction of 87 No. residential units (16 No. 2-bed duplex units, 16 No. 3-bed duplex units, 51 No. 3-bed houses and 4 No. 4-bed houses) and a creche (c. 162 sq m). The proposed development will range in height from 2 No. to 3 No. storeys. The proposed development will also include: 166 No. car parking spaces; bicycle parking & stores; bin stores; ESB sub-station; hard and soft landscaping; boundary treatments; public lighting; PV panels; and all associated site and development works above and below ground. The site is generally bounded: to the north by Kirvin Hill and Waverley Drive residential estates, to the east by a water storage reservoir and an existing road with a residential development currently under construction beyond (WCC Reg. Refs. 211119 [ABP Ref. PL27.312889] & 211187 [ABP Ref. PL27.312888]); to the south by agricultural lands and the remains of a former dwelling and farm buildings; and to the west by agricultural lands and a water storage reservoir. Details...
1.3km 12/12/2024 CONDITIONAL The Elm , Coolbeg , Co. Wicklow demolition of existing outbuilding to make provision for new extensions to front, rear and side of existing dwelling, alterations to elevations, provision of a new garage along with upgrade of sewerage treatment system to current EPA standards and all associated site works Details...
2.9km 02/12/2024 CONDITIONAL Ballybeg , Rathnew , Co. Wicklow development comprising total of 15,717 square metres of light industrial and warehouse floorspace, to include ancillary office floorspace, plus a creche (271 sq. m), a cafe (175 sq. m) and 1,037 sq. metres of office floorspace and 88 dwellings – 15no. 4 bedroom, 53 no. 3 bedroom and 20no.1 and 2 bedroom. The development includes on site car and bicycle parking, the provision of services, landscaping proposals (including SUDS), provision of roads, ancillary site development works and a new vehicular entrance to the R772. All on a site of 7.45 hectares Details...
2.7km 07/11/2024 REFUSED Lands at Ashtown Lane Hawkestown Lower Wicklow Co. Wicklow , including existing dwellings , Elbren Cottage Ashtown Lane Wicklow A67TN83 & Redkite Rest Ashtown Lane Wicklow A67PP96 58 no. single and two storey dwellings including 4 no. 4 Bed Two Storey Detached dwellings, 24 no. 3 Bed Two Storey Semi-Detached dwellings, 18 no. 3 Bed Two Storey Terraced dwellings, 4 no. 3 Bed Semi-Detached Bungalows and 8 no. 2 Bed Two Storey Terraced dwellings with a total proposed residential gross floor area of c.6,174sqm; for a proposed single storey domestic garden storage structure (25sqm), for the construction of an ESB substation & switch room (25sqm); for the removal of the existing dwelling ‘Elbren Cottage’ (62sqm) and the semi-detached single storey garage structure (31sqm) located on the application site; for the construction of new boundary walls and gates to the existing dwelling ‘Redkite Rest’, which is located on the application site and for the decommissioning and removal of the existing septic tank and percolation area on the application site serving the existing dwellings; for the connection of the existing dwelling, ‘Redkite Rest’ to the proposed foul sewer on Ashtown Lane; for all boundary walls and fences, for a new vehicular and pedestrian entrance to the development off Ashtown Lane, internal estate roads, bin storage, footpaths, hard and soft landscaping to public open space, for all site services above and below ground including connections to existing services and for all associated site development works Details...

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  • An Coimisiún Pleanála File Ref.: PL-500687-WW-26
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