Energy, Within the townlands of, Raheenbeg Ballychristal Killarles and Bawnmore... - Planning Application 2660319

Status / decision

New Application / 11 Feb 2026

Authority / ref

Offaly County Council / 2660071

Development facts

Energy / units unknown / floor unknown

Estimated lead value

No value basis indexed

Likely packages

Electrical, Fire Safety, Security, Solar/Energy

Activity window

Early planning cue: qualify promoter, scale and likely future package needs.

Evidence / confidenceOfficial file: linked; card date 11 Feb 2026. Value confidence: Not enough public evidence for a value band on this card.

Source descriptionan amendment to a previously consented development (RED III) (Planning Reference 2198 by Offaly County Council) comprising of; (i) removal of the 38kV substation and infrastructure within the most northern field (Field 1), (ii) internal access track reduced from c.3.4km to c. 3.2km, relocated and tweaked to include turning areas, (iii) replacement of string inverters instead of combined central inverters and MV transformers, the central MV transformers remain, and increase from 11No. to 12 No., however there will be a reduction in their associated hardstanding areas and the number of string inverters is 128, (iv) table layout updated (reduced), (v) PV angle tilt reduced from 10º and 40º to 10º and 30º, (vi) separation area between infrastructure and OHL towers increased, (vii) an additional badger sett buffer added (viii) temporary construction compound has been relocated from Field 1 to Field 4, (ix) alter Condition No. 10 to increase the boundary fencing from 1.8m-2m high to 2.4m high and reduce in the perimeter fence length, (x) CCTV number increase from 81 to 118 and their locations have been amended, (xi) adjustment of the development period from 5 years to 10 years, and (xii) alter Condition No. 11 to change the operational lifetime from 35 years to 40 years. The planning application area comprises of 60.53hectares and comprises of a Solar PV development (i.e. a relevant solar energy development as per the Renewable Energy Directive III). This planning application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS). This development is covered by the provision 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

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Status / decision

New Application / 23 Feb 2026

Authority / ref

Offaly County Council / 2616

Development facts

Energy / units unknown / 1,339 m² (floor estimated)

Estimated lead value

€1m–3m / indicative estimate

Likely packages

Electrical, Solar/Energy

Activity window

Early planning cue: qualify promoter, scale and likely future package needs.

Evidence / confidenceOfficial file: linked; card date 23 Feb 2026. Value confidence: Medium: value band is present and size evidence is available; verify against source documents.

Source descriptionTHE INSTALLATION OF A ROOFTOP SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC ARRAY (RED III) (1,339.3 SQ.M) ON EXISTING FACTORY BUILDINGS AND ALL ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE. 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

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Status / decision

New Application / 3 Jun 2026

Authority / ref

Offaly County Council / 2660294

Development facts

Energy / units unknown / floor unknown

Estimated lead value

No value basis indexed

Likely packages

Electrical, Solar/Energy

Activity window

Early planning cue: qualify promoter, scale and likely future package needs.

Evidence / confidenceOfficial file: linked; card date 3 Jun 2026. Value confidence: Not enough public evidence for a value band on this card.

Source description(RED III) to Install two heat pumps and a 2000l LPG as part of a school heating decarbonisation project under a Renewable Energy Directive III (RED III) Development

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