Planning near you · Offaly · Ref 2660473

RED III application - The development will consist of planning permission for a period…

Within the townlands of, Raheenbeg Ballychristal Killarles and Bawnmore, County Offaly.

Awaiting decision

Decision due 6 Dec

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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.

3 Sep 2026Application received
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Council record · legacy batch; original response hash unavailable · field: received_date

What changed

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

Legacy batch date (exact collection time unavailable): 28 October 2026. This describes our archive, not an application event date.

Why it matters locally

The proposal concerns Within the townlands of , Raheenbeg Ballychristal Killarles and Bawnmore , County Offaly.. Proposal excerpt: “RED III application - The development will consist of planning permission for a period of 10 years to construct and complete a solar PV energy development (renewable energy development) with a total site area of 143.4 he…”

Location & nearby applications

Within the townlands of , Raheenbeg Ballychristal Killarles and Bawnmore , County Offaly.

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Documents & sources

Offaly County Council · Reference 2660473

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Source records and verification details

Change record: Council record · legacy batch; original response hash unavailable

Proposal: Council record · legacy batch; original response hash unavailable

Latest source observation retained: 2026-10-28T20:01:12.600429+00:00. Source dataset date: 2026-10-27.

Full description from the council file

RED III application - The development will consist of planning permission for a period of 10 years to construct and complete a solar PV energy development (renewable energy development) with a total site area of 143.4 hectares, comprising of the construction of PV panels mounted on metal frames, inverters, internal access tracks, perimeter fencing with CCTV cameras and access gates, electrical cabling and ducting, two temporary construction compounds, landscaping and all ancillary grid infrastructure and associated works. The proposed development will utilise two existing access points, which will include the upgrading and widening of an existing access off the L1013. The solar farm would be operational for 40 years. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of 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 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

Application details

Reference: 2660473
Site address: Within the townlands of, Raheenbeg Ballychristal Killarles and Bawnmore, County Offaly.
Homes in source field: 0 (proposal, not completions)
Reported floor area (m²): 0
Application type: PERMISSION
Latest reported outcome: Awaiting decision
Date received: September 03, 2026
Decision due: December 06, 2026
Authority: Offaly County Council

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