Planning granted for solar farms despite local objection

Planning permission has been granted for two large solar farms in east Cork despite objections from local residents and community groups.

Planning granted for solar farms despite local objection

By Seán McCárthaigh

An Bord Pleanála has upheld recent decisions of Cork County Council to approve new solar energy developments in Ballyspillane West outside Midleton and near Leamlara about 6km away.

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