Energy · Co. Offaly
Townlands of Ballykilleen Ballinowlart North and Kilcumber, ., Co. Offaly
Granted 24 Jun 2026
Archived record
This application has left our current planning lists, so this page is no longer updated. We last saw it in the council's register on 26 Aug 2026. The details below are as they were then. The council's register has the current status.
What and where
(RED III) a period of 10 years for a grid connection for the…
(RED III) a period of 10 years for a grid connection for the previously approved, but not yet constructed, solar energy development (Planning ref: 21/598). This will consist of installation of medium voltage (MV) electrical cabling between the solar arrays and the existing Philipstown 110kV substation, including a 8m section of cable within the R401 and a 56m section of overhead line and associated pole sets to facilitate crossing of the Figile River. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been submitted as part of the application. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413)
- Location
- Co. Offaly Map
- Council
- Offaly County Council
- Planning reference
- 2660152
- Applicant
- Kilcush Solar Farm Ltd
- Agent
- Caitriona Fox
Key facts
- Project type
- Energy
- Received
- 20 Mar 2026
- Granted
- 24 Jun 2026
Timeline
- Application received
- Granted
Outlook
What happens next
Documents and evidence
Check the record
- Council planning fileThe application file 2660152 on eplanning.ie: drawings, reports and the decision.Open the council's file
How we know this
From the Offaly County Council planning register, as last seen on 26 Aug 2026. The council's own file is the official record.
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