| 2660009 |
08/01/2026 |
Ballydonagh Solar Limited |
several minor amendments to the previously consented development under Planning Reference 2461749 (by Galway County Council). The amendments comprise the following; Combined central inverters and MV transformers are replaced by separate string inverters and central MV transformers which results in a reduction in the extent of associated hardstanding areas; alteration to Condition 3(a) to extend the operational lifetime of the solar farm from 35 years to 40 years; addition of tables in the former central inverter locations. An updated Natura Impact Statement has been submitted 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 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 |
Ballydonagh, Cloonineen, Skecoor, Kiltormer East and Lisheenaguil, |
14/01/2026 |
23/02/2026 |
04/03/2026 |
11/02/2026 |
21/02/2026 |
Grant with 23 conditions by GCC |
Y |
| 2660031 |
15/01/2026 |
Tuam Energy Park Ltd |
for amendments to a solar energy development permitted under Galway County Council Planning Register Reference 20/1387 as follows: Omission of c. 1.92ha of solar panels; insertion of c. 1.30ha of solar panels, within the footprint of the permitted solar energy development; revised configuration of solar panels and alteration to spacing between the solar array rows to allow for 2.5m spacing; alteration to the design and location of the electrical inverter/transformer units and reduction in the number of electrical inverter/transformer units from 20 no. to 14 no. ; 1 no. additional site entrance from the L6141 local road; revised locations of 1 no. site entrance from the L6141 local road and 1 no. site entrance from the L6143 local road; increase in the operational lifetime of the development from 25-years to 40-years from the date of commissioning; and, all associated site development, drainage, access and reinstatement works. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the 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 |
Cloontoa, Rinkippeen, Cloonascragh, Barnacurragh and Ballykeaghra Tuam Co. Galway |
INVALID (19/01/2026) |
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11/03/2026 |
18/02/2026 |
28/02/2026 |
INVALID |
Y |
| 2660120 |
30/01/2026 |
Tuam Energy Park Ltd |
for amendments to a solar energy development permitted under Galway County Council Planning Register Reference 20/1387 as follows: omission of c. 1.92ha of solar panels; insertion of c. 1.30ha of solar panels, within the footprint of the permitted solar energy development; revised configuration of solar panels and alteration to spacing between the solar array rows to allow for 2.5m spacing; alteration to the design and location of the electrical inverter/transformer units and reduction in the number of electrical inverter/transformer units from 20 no. to 14 no.; 1 no. additional site entrance from the L6141 local road; revised locations of 1 no. site entrance from the L6141 local road and 1 no. site entrance from the L6143 local road; increase in the operational lifetime of the development from 25-years to 40-years from the date of commissioning; and, all associated site development, drainage, access and reinstatement works. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the 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 |
Cloontoa, Rinkippeen, Cloonascragh, Barnacurragh and Ballykeaghra Tuam Co. Galway |
INVALID (02/05/2026) |
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26/03/2026 |
05/03/2026 |
15/03/2026 |
INVALID |
Y |
| 2660183 |
07/02/2026 |
Tuam Energy Park Ltd |
for amendments to a solar energy development permitted under Galway County Council Planning Register Reference 20/1387 as follows: i) Omission of c. 1.92ha of solar panels; ii) Insertion of c. 1.30ha of solar panels, within the footprint of the permitted solar energy development; iii) Revised configuration of solar panels and alteration to spacing between the solar array rows to allow for 2.5m spacing; iv) Alteration to the design and location of the electrical inverter/transformer units and reduction in the number of electrical inverter/transformer units from 20 no. to 14 no.; v) 1 no. additional site entrance from the L6141 local road; vi) Revised locations of 1 no. site entrance from the L6141 local road and 1 no. site entrance from the L6143 local road; vii) Increase in the operational lifetime of the development from 30-years to 40-years from the date of commissioning; and, viii) All associated site development, drainage, access and reinstatement works. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted with the application |
Cloontoa, Rinkippeen, Cloonascragh, Barnacurragh and Ballykeaghra Tuam Co. Galway |
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19/03/2026 |
17/06/2026 |
13/03/2026 |
23/03/2026 |
Grant with 27 conditions by GCC. FI received 23/04/26 |
Y |
| 2660293 |
24/02/2026 |
Robin Solar Ltd. |
for a 10 year permission for development. The development will consist of the construction of a solarphotovoltaic (PV) farm with an operational lifespan of c.35-years and an export capacity of c.36MW. The works will comprise of: ground-mounted PV panels arranged in rows; ancillary electrical works including cabling, string inverters, transformer stations, ducting, and underground connections; internal access tracks; storage containers; site lighting; pole-mounted CCTV cameras; perimeter fencing; and a temporary construction compound. Access arrangements to the solar PV farm via the existing agricultural entrance on the R446, which will be upgraded as part of this application. Relocation and reinstatement of stonewalls and selective removal of hedgerows to facilitate the development and provide appropriate site access/egress, with works minimised and accompanied by replacement planting and conservation measures for stone walls. Creation of a biodiversity area in the southwest of the site to enhance ecological value. Hard and soft landscaping works, including internal access roads, drainage features, a berm in the southwest of the site, boundary treatments, and planting. Installation of an underground cable route, including joint bays, along the R446, access roads, and through agricultural lands, to connect the proposed solar PV farm to the previously permitted 110 kV substation under An Coimisiún Pleanála Case No. 310141-21, which will also be connected to the solar PV farm permitted under Galway County Council Reg. Ref. 17/1544. All associated site development works, including above and below ground services, across a total site area of 39.52ha. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and accompanies 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 |
Bushfield, Derrydonnell Beg, Shantallow, and Moyveela |
INVALID (03/02/2026) |
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20/04/2026 |
30/03/2026 |
09/04/2026 |
INVALID |
Y |
| 2660398 |
13/03/2026 |
Robin Solar Ltd. |
for the construction of asolar photovoltaic (PV) farm with an operational lifespan of c.35-years and an export capacity ofc. 36MW. The works will comprise of: (1) Ground-mounted PV panels arranged in rows; ancillary electrical works including cabling, string inverters, transformer stations, ducting, and underground connections; internal access tracks; storage containers; site lighting; pole-mounted CCTV cameras; perimeter fencing; and a temporary construction compound. (2)Access arrangements to the solar PV farm via the existing agricultural entrance on the R446,which will be upgraded as part of this application. (3) Relocation and reinstatement of stonewalls and selective removal of hedgerows to facilitate the development and provide appropriate site access / egress, with works minimised and accompanied by replacement planting and conservation measures for stone walls. (4) Creation of a biodiversity area in the southwest ofthe site to enhance ecological value. (5) Hard and soft landscaping works, including internal access roads, drainage features, a berm in the southwest of the site, boundary treatments, and planting. (6) Installation of an underground cable route, including joint bays, along the R446,access roads, and through agricultural lands, to connect the proposed solar PV farm to the previously permitted 110 kV substation under An Coimisiún Pleanála Case No. 310141-21,which will also be connected to the solar PV farm permitted under Galway County Council Reg.Ref. 17/1544. (7) All associated site development works, including above and below ground services, across a total site area of 39.52ha. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and accompanies 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. The planning application has included an NIS |
Bushfield, Derrydonnell Beg Shantallow, Moyveela Co. Galway |
23/03/2026 |
24/04/2026 |
25/11/2026 |
04/11/2026 |
26/04/2026 |
FI Rec. on 01/10/2026 |
Y |
| 2660431 |
23/03/2026 |
Swan Solar Limited |
The proposed development consists of: the installation of photovoltaic (PV) panels mounted on ground-based support structures across Parcels A–D; provision of electrical transformer and inverter station modules; construction of internal access routes to serve the subject parcels; provision of security fencing, CCTV, and associated ancillary infrastructure; installation of underground electrical cabling and ducting (including a section of underground cabling and ducting along a section of the L3103 connecting Parcel C to Parcel D (c. 0.28 hectares)); provision of site drainage infrastructure; implementation of landscaping and habitat enhancement measures, including hedgerow planting and reinforcement, reseeding, and ecological mitigation; and all associated site development works. The proposed development also includes the upgrade of two (2 No.) site access points to serve Parcels C and D from the R339 and the L3103, respectively, while Parcels A and B will be accessed via the existing and permitted access points approved under Reg. Ref. 20/961 and Reg. Ref. 22/61105. The proposed solar farm will operate for a period of 35 years. 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. |
Ballymoneen, Grange East, Cashla and Moor Co. Galway. |
25/03/2026 |
01/05/2026 |
17/05/2026 |
26/04/2026 |
06/05/2026 |
FI |
Y |
| 2660466 |
27/03/2026 |
Regnum Renewables Developments Limited |
for a 10 year planning permission, for a 240MWh battery energy storage systems facility within a total site area of up to 3.02 hectares. The development will include: 1 no. 38kV substation compound including 1 no. single storey electrical substation building with an area of 69m2 and associated Switchgear, 12 no. electrical inverters, and 6 no. electrical transformers, 31 no. containerised battery storage modules on concrete plinths, access tracks and new site entrance, associated electrical cabling and ducting, security gates, perimeter security fencing, CCTV security monitoring and lighting system, landscaping works and all associated ancillary infrastructure |
Townland of Somerset Co Galway Ireland |
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INVALID |
Y |
| 2660805 |
21/05/2026 |
Tuam Energy Park Ltd |
for amendments to the transformer compound development permitted under Galway County Council Planning Register Reference 25/60096 as follows: Modifications to the consented transformer compound palisade fence to include a single pedestrian access gate; construction of an interface (marshalling) kiosk and plinth located at the boundary between the transformer compound and the existing Cloon 110kV substation (interface kiosk to be enclosed by 2.6m tall palisade fence including a gate); construction of approx. 15m (length) of 1.5m wide walkway comprising of crushed limestone on geotextile, to connect Cloon substation fenced enclosure with the interface (marshalling) kiosk fenced enclosure; approx. 50m of 110kV underground electrical cable connecting the transformer compound to the existing Cloon Substation; construction of 6.5m high x 13m long fire wall within compound and; all associated site development, drainage, access and reinstatement works. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the 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 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 |
Cloonascragh Tuam Co. Galway |
27/05/2026 |
06/07/2026 |
15/07/2026 |
24/06/2026 |
03/07/2026 |
Grant with 12 conditions by GCC. |
Y |
| 26155 |
24/06/2026 |
C & F Tooling Ltd. |
to renew planning permission for 2 no test wind turbines previously granted under planning permission Ref No - 20/101; all ancillary work. 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 |
Moor, Athenry Co. Galway |
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INVALID |
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| 26166 |
02/07/2026 |
C & F Tooling Ltd. |
to extend windturbine test site to rear of factory premises. 10 11 No 20-30Kw wind turbines 31m height to tip of propeller. 2) All other ancillary site works |
Moor, Athenry Co. Galway |
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INVALID |
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| 2661362 |
07/08/2026 |
Heron Solar Ltd. |
A 10-year planning permission for the development of a solar farm on a site of 239 hectares consisting of the following: 1,031,319 sq. m. of solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted steel frames; 32 no. MV stations on associated hardstanding; new internal access tracks; underground cabling and ducting including along public roads L7138, L7141, L3110, L7140, L31085, L3108, L7132, L7131, and L7129; new access points onto public roads L7138, L3110, L7141, L7129, L71383, and upgrades to existing access points are proposed on public roads L7141, L3110, L7140, L7132, L7129, and L71383; limited alterations to existing stone walls including the creation or widening of access openings and reinstatement works; security fencing; CCTV; drainage infrastructure; landscaping and biodiversity enhancement measures; Horizontal Directional Drilling beneath the disused railway line; temporary construction compounds; and all associated ancillary site development works. The proposed development will be operational for 40 years. 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 |
Lissaniska, Oakwood South, Cahernaglass, Ryehill Demesne, Carrowmore, Parkacurry, Killaclogher, Ballynaboorkagh, Cashlaundarragh, Corrafaireen, Shantallow, Carrowreagh East, Caherlissakill, and Laragh Beg |
08/12/2026 (E. K) |
21/09/2026 |
01/10/2026 |
10/09/2026 |
21/09/2026 |
Refused |
Y |
| 2661567 |
16/09/2026 |
Blackthorn Solar Farm Ltd |
for a 10 Year Planning Permission for a solar farm with a total area of circa 93 hectares. The proposed development will consist of a solar farm comprising of c. 352,500 sq.m of solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames, associated string inverters mounted to rear of panels, 18 no. single storey electrical transformer stations, 3 no. spare parts containers and 1 no. office unit. The overall project will also consist of underground electrical ducting and cabling within the development site and within the R354 public road, temporary construction compounds, security and acoustic fencing, CCTV, access tracks, landscaping, drainage and all ancillary development works and apparatus necessary to facilitate the proposed development. Construction and operational access will be via 2 no. existing entrance from the N83 and L21332 which will be subject to upgrades. The operational lifespan of the solar farm will be 40 years and planning permission is requested for this duration. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the 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 |
Cahernashilleeny, Knockdoebeg West, Knockdoemore, Knockdoemore and Lackagh Beg (Townlands) Lackagh, Turloughmore County Galway |
23/09/2026 |
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10/11/2026 |
20/10/2026 |
30/10/2026 |
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Y |
| 26253 |
24/09/2026 |
C & F Tooling Ltd. |
to extend wind turbine test site to rear of factory premises to include; 1) 11 No 20-30Kw wind turbines 31m height to tip of propeller. 2) All other ancillary site works. The development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) |
Moor, Athenry Co. Galway |
02/10/2026 |
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18/11/2026 |
28/10/2026 |
06/11/2026 |
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Y |