Energy · Co. Waterford
10-year permission for a solar farm, South Of Modeligo, Co. Waterford
Archived record: last seen in the register on 12 Jul 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This application has left our current planning lists, so this page is no longer updated.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 12 Jul 2026. The details below are as they were then. The council's register has the current status.
What and where
10-year permission for a solar farm
10-year permission for a solar farm, within a total site area of c.149.12ha, comprising of the following:- - Solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames. The solar panels are arranged within a site area of c. 145.17ha, with an expected lifespan of 40 years; - 18 no. single-storey transformer stations; - 4 no. single-storey storage containers; - Underground electric ducting, cabling and joint bays within the development site and within the N72, R671, and unclassified local roads known locally as Nicholastown and Ballyard to connect the solar farm field parcels. The site area within the public road is c. 3.95ha; - An overhead networking cable of approximately 30m in length supported by 2no. wooden ESB poles crossing the River Finisk; - A new entrance to the Drumroe site from the N72, upgrades to 2 no. existing entrances at Clashnagoneen from the unclassified local roads known locally as Nicholastown and Ballyhane and 2 no. additional entrances to the northern parcels of the Clashnagoneen site from unclassified local road known locally as Ballyard, upgrades to the existing entrance to the Kilcannon site from the L1013, internal access tracks and a clear span bridge over the Clashnagoneen stream; - Security fencing, CCTV, landscaping and all associated ancillary site and development works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with this application. 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, 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
- South Of Modeligo, Co. Waterford Map
- Planning reference
- 2660420
- Applicant
- Amarenco Solar Modelligo Ltd
- Agent
- Cork Online
Key facts
- Project type
- Energy
- Received
- 12 Jun 2026
Outlook
What happens next
Work packages named so far
Documents and evidence
Check the record
- Council planning fileThe application file 2660420 on eplanning.ie: drawings, reports and the decision.Open the council's file
How we know this
From the Waterford City and County Council planning register, as last seen on 12 Jul 2026. The council's own file is the official record.
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