Planning permission

Farm AD supplier offers 50% towards planning costs

Biolectric is offering to cover 50% of planning costs for its first five small-scale farm AD projects in Ireland, but uncertainty remains over planning requirements and grant support writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 2 September 2026

Farm AD supplier offers 50% towards planning costs

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Over 20 landowners involved in proposed 606ac Kerry-Limerick solar farm

Over 20 landowners involved in proposed 606ac Kerry-Limerick solar farm

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High Court challenge launched against 450-acre solar farm in Cork

High Court challenge launched against 450-acre solar farm in Cork

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Fresh planning bid for 800ac Cork solar farm

Fresh planning bid for 800ac Cork solar farm

Fresh planning bid for 800ac Cork solar farm

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Nitrates and slurry storage changes: time to plan ahead

Nitrates and slurry storage changes: time to plan ahead

Nitrates and slurry storage changes: time to plan ahead

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Reader questions; silage pits, planning permission, organics and costings

Reader questions; silage pits, planning permission, organics and costings

Martin Merrick details some readers questions relating to issues such as planning permission, silage slabs and whether to go with our without a grant.

BUILDINGS 5 July 2026

Options within M50 for low-density Dublin

Options within M50 for low-density Dublin

The council has initiated a public consultation, local objectors have been lining up political opposition and WhatsApp groups are being mobilised by residents’ associations.

VIEWPOINTS 5 July 2026

Irish strawberries in demand but growers warn of labour and weather challenge

Irish strawberries in demand but growers warn of labour and weather challenge

Recent warm weather has resulted in strawberries ripening up quicker than usual, growers have said.

NEWS 5 July 2026

Wind farm approvals rise – but 48 projects await decisions

Wind farm approvals rise – but 48 projects await decisions

There are now 48 projects, representing 2,668 MW of potential renewable energy capacity, awaiting a decision.

RENEWABLES 5 July 2026

Major battery storage project gets green light in Galway

Major battery storage project gets green light in Galway

The significant 240MWh battery project, located in Somerset, Galway, was granted permission by the county council, with the application having received no objections.

RENEWABLES 5 July 2026

Green light for building works at Rockwell Farm

Green light for building works at Rockwell Farm

The 813ac Tipperary farm was bought by Bovinae Investments for over €25m in December 2025.

NEWS 5 July 2026

Planning permissions for new farm sheds remain high

Planning permissions for new farm sheds remain high

CSO data for the past 10 years shows that farm building work began to increase in 2025 after a couple of years of stable works.

NEWS 5 July 2026

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