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RED III the development and operation of a solar photovoltaic (PV) farm with a total site…

Lisbrien, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary

Awaiting decision

Decision due 9 Nov

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Proposed use
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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.

  1. Application received
    Source: NPAD

    NPAD · source SHA-256: 25bde9339856909e1991e8481a77a92969d081144022fdc4eb389d79764fb931 · field: ReceivedDate

Record history

What changed

Updated in the retained record: Source status, Site address, Proposal description.

Compare the previous and updated values

Source status: PRE_VALIDATION → NEW APPLICATION; Site address: Lisbrien , Nenagh , Tipperary → Lisbrien , Nenagh , Co. Tipperary; Proposal description: permission for development on lands in the townland of Lisbrien, Co. Tipperary (the Proposed Development) which comprises a renewable energy development as defined by the European Union (Planning and Development) (Renewable Energy) Regulations 2025. The application seeks a 10-year permission with an operational lifetime of 40 years. The Proposed Development, subject of this application, will consist of: The development and operation of a solar photovoltaic (PV) farm with a total site area of 6.9 hectares. The application comprises the following – i. Construction and operation of 22,500 sqm. of solar PV arrays on ground-mounted metal frames, with a maximum overall height of 4.7 metres. ii. Internal underground trenching, electrical cabling and ducting between the solar PV arrays and electrical invertor units. iii. 4 no. electrical invertor units. iv. Use and upgrading of 1 no. existing field access point for construction and operational access to the site.1 no. temporary laydown area. v. 2 no. control cabins. vi. 33kV connector cable network, joint bays and associated works. vii. Internal access track, drainage works, security fencing, CCTV, and all associated ancillary site development works. viii. The decommissioning of the solar farm and reinstatement of the site at the end of its operational life. 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 2026 shall apply. → RED III the development and operation of a solar photovoltaic (PV) farm with a total site area of 6.9 hectares comprising of the following – i) construction and operation of 22,500 sqm. of solar PV arrays on ground-mounted metal frames, with a maximum overall height of 4.7 metres, ii) Internal underground trenching, electrical cabling and ducting between the solar PV arrays and electrical invertor units, iii) 4 no. electrical invertor units, iv) use and upgrading of 1 no. existing field access point for construction and operational access to the site.1 no. temporary laydown area, v) 2 no. control cabins, vi) 33kV connector cable network, joint bays and associated works, vii) Internal access track, drainage works, security fencing, CCTV, and all associated ancillary site development works, viii) The decommissioning of the solar farm and reinstatement of the site at the end of its operational life - the application seeks a 10-year permission with an operational lifetime of 40 years

Observed: 30 September 2026. This describes our archive, not an application event date.

Why it matters locally

The proposal concerns Lisbrien , Nenagh , Co. Tipperary. Proposal excerpt: “RED III the development and operation of a solar photovoltaic (PV) farm with a total site area of 6.9 hectares comprising of the following – i) construction and operation of 22,500 sqm. of solar PV arrays on ground-mount…”

Location & nearby applications

Lisbrien , Nenagh , Co. Tipperary

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Documents & sources

Tipperary County Council · Reference 2660902

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Source records and verification details

Change record: NPAD · source SHA-256: 25bde9339856909e1991e8481a77a92969d081144022fdc4eb389d79764fb931

Proposal: NPAD · source SHA-256: 25bde9339856909e1991e8481a77a92969d081144022fdc4eb389d79764fb931

Latest source observation retained: 2026-09-30T08:57:42.622070+00:00. Source dataset date: 2026-09-29.

Full description from the council file
RED III the development and operation of a solar photovoltaic (PV) farm with a total site area of 6.9 hectares comprising of the following – i) construction and operation of 22,500 sqm. of solar PV arrays on ground-mounted metal frames, with a maximum overall height of 4.7 metres, ii) Internal underground trenching, electrical cabling and ducting between the solar PV arrays and electrical invertor units, iii) 4 no. electrical invertor units, iv) use and upgrading of 1 no. existing field access point for construction and operational access to the site.1 no. temporary laydown area, v) 2 no. control cabins, vi) 33kV connector cable network, joint bays and associated works, vii) Internal access track, drainage works, security fencing, CCTV, and all associated ancillary site development works, viii) The decommissioning of the solar farm and reinstatement of the site at the end of its operational life - the application seeks a 10-year permission with an operational lifetime of 40 years
Application details
Reference
2660902
Site address
Lisbrien, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary
Homes in source field
0 (proposal, not completions)
Reported floor area (m²)
0
Application type
PERMISSION
Latest reported outcome
Awaiting decision
Date received
September 15, 2026
Decision due
November 09, 2026
Authority
Tipperary County Council
All recorded updates to this application

Dates below show when a change was first retained, not when a planning event happened.

  1. 2026-09-30
    • Source status: PRE_VALIDATION → NEW APPLICATION
    • Site address: Lisbrien , Nenagh , Tipperary → Lisbrien , Nenagh , Co. Tipperary
    • Proposal description: permission for development on lands in the townland of Lisbrien, Co. Tipperary (the Proposed Development) which comprises a renewable energy development as defined by the European Union (Planning and Development) (Renewable Energy) Regulations 2025. The application seeks a 10-year permission with an operational lifetime of 40 years. The Proposed Development, subject of this application, will consist of: The development and operation of a solar photovoltaic (PV) farm with a total site area of 6.9 hectares. The application comprises the following – i. Construction and operation of 22,500 sqm. of solar PV arrays on ground-mounted metal frames, with a maximum overall height of 4.7 metres. ii. Internal underground trenching, electrical cabling and ducting between the solar PV arrays and electrical invertor units. iii. 4 no. electrical invertor units. iv. Use and upgrading of 1 no. existing field access point for construction and operational access to the site.1 no. temporary laydown area. v. 2 no. control cabins. vi. 33kV connector cable network, joint bays and associated works. vii. Internal access track, drainage works, security fencing, CCTV, and all associated ancillary site development works. viii. The decommissioning of the solar farm and reinstatement of the site at the end of its operational life. 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 2026 shall apply. → RED III the development and operation of a solar photovoltaic (PV) farm with a total site area of 6.9 hectares comprising of the following – i) construction and operation of 22,500 sqm. of solar PV arrays on ground-mounted metal frames, with a maximum overall height of 4.7 metres, ii) Internal underground trenching, electrical cabling and ducting between the solar PV arrays and electrical invertor units, iii) 4 no. electrical invertor units, iv) use and upgrading of 1 no. existing field access point for construction and operational access to the site.1 no. temporary laydown area, v) 2 no. control cabins, vi) 33kV connector cable network, joint bays and associated works, vii) Internal access track, drainage works, security fencing, CCTV, and all associated ancillary site development works, viii) The decommissioning of the solar farm and reinstatement of the site at the end of its operational life - the application seeks a 10-year permission with an operational lifetime of 40 years

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