Planning near you · Laois · Ref 2560407

Construct & operate a photovoltaic solar farm over an area of 2 hectares comprising…

Lea/Clonanny , Portarlington , Co. Laois

Deemed Withdrawn

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.

6 Jul 2025Application received
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NPAD · source SHA-256: 8bc87cead22e6bdcf4edbbd77a8f08db6511eef704a49e8168250996dc5990a4 · field: ReceivedDate
28 Aug 2025Further information requested
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NPAD · source SHA-256: 8bc87cead22e6bdcf4edbbd77a8f08db6511eef704a49e8168250996dc5990a4 · field: FIRequestDate
7 Oct 2025Further information received
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NPAD · source SHA-256: 8bc87cead22e6bdcf4edbbd77a8f08db6511eef704a49e8168250996dc5990a4 · field: FIRecDate
17 Sep 2026Withdrawal recorded
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NPAD · source SHA-256: 8bc87cead22e6bdcf4edbbd77a8f08db6511eef704a49e8168250996dc5990a4 · field: WithdrawnDate

What changed

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

Observed: 23 September 2026. This describes our archive, not an application event date.

Why it matters locally

The proposal concerns Lea/Clonanny , Portarlington , Co. Laois. Proposal excerpt: “construct & operate a photovoltaic solar farm over an area of 2 hectares comprising of photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames, a switch room building, Perimeter fencing, with underground ducting routes, landscaping…”

Location & nearby applications

Lea/Clonanny , Portarlington , Co. Laois

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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.

change use of an existing agricultural storage shed to a biosolids storage shed. Modifications to the existing shed will incl…About 1.3 km · Lea Road , Portarlington , Co. LaoisRef 2560401 · Deemed Withdrawn
demolish existing dressing room facilities and to erect dressing rooms, multipurpose room, WCs and all associated site worksAbout 1.6 km · Lea Road , Portarlington , County LaoisRef 2660605 · New Application
change the design of the two storey dwelling house with single storey element from that previously granted permission ref. no…About 1.9 km · Lea , Portarlington , Co LaoisRef 2660499 · Permission granted with conditions
for a Two-Storey Type Dwelling with Effluent Treatment System & Percolation and all associated site works.About 1.9 km · Lea , Portarlington , Co. LaoisRef 2560693 · Permission granted with conditions
construct new single storey 4 bedroom dwelling and associated domestic garage including connection to public sewerage and wat…About 1.9 km · Tierhogar , Killenard , Co LaoisRef 2660493 · Incompleted Application

Documents & sources

Laois County Council · Reference 2560407

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Acknowledgement / Validation Letter · 1
Application - Cover Letter · 1
Application Form - Part A · 1
Declared withdrawn letter · 1
Drawings - General · 1
Drawings - General · 1
Drawings - General · 1
EIAR · 1
F.I. Clarification Acknowledgement Letter · 1
F.I. Clarification Acknowledgement Letter · 1
F.I. Clarification Letter · 1
F.I. Clarification Letter · 1
F.I. Clarification Letter · 1
F.I. Receipt Ack. Letter · 1
F.I. Received Doc. · 1
F.I. Received Doc. · 1
F.I. Received Doc. · 1
F.I. Received Doc. · 1
F.I. Received Doc. · 1
F.I. Request Letter · 1
Newspaper Notice · 1
Other Assessments · 1
Other Assessments · 1
Report Received from External Body · 1
Report Received from External Body · 1
Report Request Letter to External Body · 1
Report Request Letter to External Body · 1
Report Request Letter to External Body · 1
Report Request Letter to External Body · 1
Report Request Letter to External Body · 1
Report Request Letter to External Body · 1
Report Request Letter to External Body · 1
Report Request Letter to External Body · 1
Report Request Letter to External Body · 1
Report Request Letter to External Body · 1
Report Request Letter to External Body · 1
Report Request Letter to External Body · 1
Report Request Letter to External Body · 1
Report Request Letter to External Body · 1
Report Request Letter to Internal Staff · 6
Report Request Letter to Internal Staff · 6
Site layout plan · 1
Site location map · 1
Site Notice · 1
Submission · 1
Submission Acknowledgment · 1
Submission Acknowledgment · 1
Submission Acknowledgment · 1
Submission Acknowledgment · 1
Submission Acknowledgment · 1
Validation Check List · 1

Source records and verification details

Change record: NPAD · source SHA-256: 8bc87cead22e6bdcf4edbbd77a8f08db6511eef704a49e8168250996dc5990a4

Proposal: NPAD · source SHA-256: 8bc87cead22e6bdcf4edbbd77a8f08db6511eef704a49e8168250996dc5990a4

Latest source observation retained: 2026-09-23T08:45:52.994262+00:00. Source dataset date: 2026-09-22.

Full description from the council file

construct & operate a photovoltaic solar farm over an area of 2 hectares comprising of photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames, a switch room building, Perimeter fencing, with underground ducting routes, landscaping, using existing entrance along with all associated ancillary development works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been submitted with this application on request of 177T (5)

Application details

Reference: 2560407
Site address: Lea/Clonanny , Portarlington , Co. Laois
Homes in source field: 0 (proposal, not completions)
Reported floor area (m²): 0
Application type: PERMISSION
Latest reported outcome: Deemed Withdrawn
Date received: July 06, 2025
Authority: Laois County Council

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