Local group in appeal to stop solar farm

A local action group near Midleton has lodged an appeal with An Bord Pleanála to try and stop a development of a solar farm outside the east Cork town.

The Ballyspillane West and Surrounding Area Action Group was formed to fight plans for the large-scale solar energy project in the townland that lies around 3km north-west of Midleton.

They are challenging the decision of Cork County Council to grant planning permission for the solar farm on a 28-hectare site to a solar energy company, Terra Solar, subject to 35 conditions.