LATEST: Planning lodged for construction of 10,000 solar panels in this Tipperary area

Planning has been lodged for the construction of 10,000 solar panels in Tipperary. 

Arrabawn Co-Operative Society Limited has made a planning application for a solar PV panel array consisting of up to 10,000  solar PV panels (c.27,010m2) on ground mounted steel frames on a c.6.33 hectare site.

The project also includes: external transformer, power inverter units, underground cable ducts, perimeter security fence, CCTV masts, solar lighting and all associated works.

The development address is at Knockanpierce, Nenagh South, Nenagh.

Tipperary County Council has until February 26 to make a decision.