Planning near you · Meath · Ref 2560750

The proposed development comprises a 10-year planning consent for a ground-mounted…

Knavinstown and Coolfore , Curragha , County Meath

Permission granted with conditions

Council decision recorded: August 19, 2026

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.

17 Jul 2025Application received
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4 Sep 2025Further information requested
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26 Jun 2026Further information received
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19 Aug 2026Council decisionGranted with conditions
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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 Knavinstown and Coolfore , Curragha , County Meath. Proposal excerpt: “the proposed development comprises a 10-year planning consent for a ground-mounted solar PV energy installation on a site of approximately 62.96 hectares. It will include solar panels mounted on fixed-tilt frames with as…”

Location & nearby applications

Knavinstown and Coolfore , Curragha , County Meath

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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.

Application for Planning Permission for the installation of a new sprinkler system water storage tank (850m3) on a new concre…About 1.8 km · Kilbrew , Ashbourne , Co MeathRef 2660639 · Permission granted with conditions
THE DEVELOPMENT WILL CONSIST OF A DWELLING AND GARAGE WITH A SUITABLE WASTEWATER TREATMENT UNIT AND ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS. SI…About 2.1 km · Loughlinstown , Ratoath , Co.MeathRef 2660341 · Permission granted with conditions
the development will consist of a 2-storey extension to the side and front of the existing ballroom and ground-floor pre-func…About 2.5 km · Pillo Hotel The Rath , Ashbourne , Co. MeathRef 2660904 · Permission granted with conditions
the development comprises a four-storey office and staff facilities area (1,301sqm) and a medical equipment area (4,061sqm),…About 2.9 km · Site D , Ashbourne Business Park , Co. Meath.Ref 2561163 · Permission granted with conditions
the development will consist of: (i) the construction of 1 no. single-storey high-tech manufacturing facility (overall height…About 3.0 km · Part of site D , Ashbourne Business Park , Ashbourne Co MeathRef 2561143 · Permission granted with conditions

Documents & sources

Meath County Council · Reference 2560750

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Source records and verification details

Change record: NPAD · source SHA-256: c6a8fef8d996e28e9e09d485ef1ed63b53fc47376c147ce39c0cd063476d9609

Proposal: NPAD · source SHA-256: c6a8fef8d996e28e9e09d485ef1ed63b53fc47376c147ce39c0cd063476d9609

Latest source observation retained: 2026-09-21T10:02:43.535408+00:00. Source dataset date: 2026-09-15.

Full description from the council file

the proposed development comprises a 10-year planning consent for a ground-mounted solar PV energy installation on a site of approximately 62.96 hectares. It will include solar panels mounted on fixed-tilt frames with associated pile-driven support structures, inverters, transformers, a client substation, internal access tracks, underground cabling, perimeter deer fencing, CCTV security poles, welfare facilities and a temporary construction compound. Site access will be provided via an existing upgraded and widened entrance onto the R155. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been submitted with this application. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

Application details

Reference: 2560750
Site address: Knavinstown and Coolfore , Curragha , County Meath
Homes in source field: 0 (proposal, not completions)
Reported floor area (m²): 0
Application type: PERMISSION
Latest reported outcome: Permission granted with conditions
Date received: July 17, 2025
Decision due: August 20, 2026
Council decision date: August 19, 2026
Authority: Meath County Council

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