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A 10-year planning permission for a solar array. The development will consist of c.…

Coolderry Dromintobin North Dromintobin South Knockbrack Lower , Knockbrack Upper Monaskeha Oakfield and Ruanard (townlands) , Ardnacrusha Co. Clare

Appeal decision: MODIFIED (2026-09-03)

Applicant: Not supplied in our sources
Proposed use: See council description

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The story so far

Application timeline

Recorded milestones for this application. A permission is not evidence that building work has started.

4 Oct 2024Application received
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27 Nov 2024Further information requested
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8 Aug 2025Further information received
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16 Oct 2025Council decisionGranted with conditions
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11 Nov 2025Appeal submitted
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3 Sep 2026Appeal decisionMODIFIED
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What changed

First retained observation; this does not establish that the application is new.

Observed: 21 September 2026. This describes our archive, not an application event date.

Why it matters locally

The proposal concerns Coolderry Dromintobin North Dromintobin South Knockbrack Lower , Knockbrack Upper Monaskeha Oakfield and Ruanard (townlands) , Ardnacrusha Co. Clare. Proposal excerpt: “a 10-year planning permission for a solar array. The development will consist of c. 330,000 m2 of solar panels on ground mounted frames, 13 no. single storey control cabins with associated electrical transformer units an…” The appeal outcome is recorded separately from the council decision; the council decision alone gives an incomplete history.

Location & nearby applications

Coolderry Dromintobin North Dromintobin South Knockbrack Lower , Knockbrack Upper Monaskeha Oakfield and Ruanard (townlands) , Ardnacrusha Co. Clare

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Nearby applications

Closest retained records in this county within 5 km, measured between map points. Proximity does not establish a shared site.

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for the following development which will consist of planning for the construction of a detached dormer dwelling, detached dom…About 2.8 km · Lisduff , Clonlara , Co. ClareRef 2612 · Appeal decision: MODIFIED (2026-07-28)
of attic conversion, as constructed shed, as constructed entrance gate and piers, location of dwelling house as shown on site…About 2.9 km · Roo East , Ardnacrusha , Co. ClareRef 25312 · New Application

Documents & sources

Clare County Council · Reference 2460485

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Source records and verification details

Change record: NPAD · source SHA-256: 4e627245efa0b1dea0823b6efba3c085242aaf51bf089e6647b8cd1fbdcdc3a6

Proposal: NPAD · source SHA-256: 4e627245efa0b1dea0823b6efba3c085242aaf51bf089e6647b8cd1fbdcdc3a6

Latest source observation retained: 2026-09-21T10:01:14.940896+00:00. Source dataset date: 2026-09-15.

Full description from the council file

a 10-year planning permission for a solar array. The development will consist of c. 330,000 m2 of solar panels on ground mounted frames, 13 no. single storey control cabins with associated electrical transformer units and hardstand areas, 2 no. ring main units, underground cabling within the solar array site and within the R471 public road to connect solar array field parcels, security fencing, internal CCTV, access tracks (upgrade of existing and new), upgrade to 1 no. existing agricultural field entrance and creation of 2 no. new entrances on the R471 and 1 no. new entrance on the L70382, 2 no. temporary construction compounds (including site offices and welfare facilities), landscaping and all associated ancillary apparatus and development works. The proposed development provides for minor modifications to the solar array permitted under Clare County Council Reference P22/591 / An Bord Pleanála Reference ABP-316043-23. These modifications comprise the omission of 1 no. single storey control cabin and associated electrical transformer unit, omission of solar panels and access track, and reconfiguration of internal cabling. The solar array will connect to the national grid and will have an operational lifespan of 40 years. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application

Application details

Reference: 2460485
Site address: Coolderry Dromintobin North Dromintobin South Knockbrack Lower , Knockbrack Upper Monaskeha Oakfield and Ruanard (townlands) , Ardnacrusha Co. Clare
Homes in source field: 0 (proposal, not completions)
Reported floor area (m²): 0
Application type: PERMISSION
Latest reported outcome: Appeal decision: MODIFIED (2026-09-03)
Date received: October 04, 2024
Decision due: October 16, 2025
Council decision date: October 16, 2025
Authority: Clare County Council

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