Planning application · Co. Offaly
Townlands of Lehinch, Kilcoursey, Kilbride, Aghamore, Raheen and Clara, near Clara, Co. Offaly
Further information requested 31 Jul 2026
Key facts
- Planning application 2660230 at Townlands of Lehinch, Kilcoursey, Kilbride, Aghamore, Raheen and Clara, Near Clara, Co. Offaly: (RED 111) a 38kV hybrid grid connection cable and is intended…
- The applicant is Engie Developments Ireland Ltd. The agent is Evelina Sadauskaite.
- It was received by Offaly County Council on 29 Apr 2026.
- Status: Further information requested 31 Jul 2026.
- The council asked for further information on 31 Jul 2026. It decides after the applicant replies.
Source: the Offaly County Council planning register, checked 14 Oct 2026. Open the council's file
What and where
(RED 111) a 38kV hybrid grid connection cable and is intended to…
(RED 111) a 38kV hybrid grid connection cable and is intended to connect the permitted Ballyboughlin Solar Park (Pl. Ref. 24/60338) to the existing Clara 38kV Substation. The proposed development will consist of: The laying of a 38kV underground electrical grid connection cable (c.4.5km in length), utilising public roads, and the construction of an overhead electrical grid connection cable (c. 0.898km in length), from the existing Clara 38kV substation to the permitted Ballyboughlin Solar Park (Pl. ref. 24/60338). The proposed development includes all associated site development and site enabling works and ancillary infrastructure, including 5 no. joint bays and 38kV underground ducting and cabling. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) accompanies this Planning Application. The NIS assesses both the construction and operation of the Proposed Development, as well as integral elements of the wider project infrastructure, comprising the permitted Ballyboughlin Solar Park (Pl. Ref. 24/60338) which consists of the construction and operation of c. 14MW solar photovoltaic (PV) farm located off Curragh Road (L20171) in the townland of Clara, near Clara, Co. Offaly and all associated works. 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
- Location
- Near Clara, Co. Offaly Map
- Council
- Offaly County Council
- Planning reference
- 2660230
- Application type
- Permission
- Applicant
- Engie Developments Ireland Ltd
- Agent
- Evelina Sadauskaite
Numbers and dates
- Received
- 29 Apr 2026
Timeline
- Application received
- Further information requested
Site history
This site's history
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Earlier permission 2460338 for this site: granted 27 Jan 2025.
the development and operation of a c. 14MW solar photovoltaic (PV) farm at this 29.75ha site located off Curragh Road (L20171) in the… Named in this application's description
Earlier records are the planning references this application names, records at the same address, and records within 50 m of the same map point. An address or a map point can cover more than one property, so check the council's file before relying on a match.
Outlook
What happens next
Work packages named so far
Documents and evidence
Check the record
- Council planning fileThe application file 2660230 on eplanning.ie: drawings, reports and the decision.Open the council's file
How we know this
From the Offaly County Council planning register, checked 14 Oct 2026. We link to the council's own file so you can check the official record before you act.
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