Planning granted for solar farm across 468 acres in West Waterford

Locals opposing development 'absolutely disgusted' at planning decision

Waterford council granted the farm permission to operate for 35 years, with a €160,000 bond in lieu of returning the land to agricultural use thereafter. Picture: iStock

Planning has been granted for a massive solar farm in a scenic West Waterford region close to the Comeragh mountains.

The project will be completed in phases and if the full permission is activated, it would total some 468-acres.