Residents group appeals decision to approve plans for Cork solar farm

The four sites previously cleared the planning processes of Cork County Council and An Coimisiún Pleanála

Amarenco Solar Rathcormac Ltd was given the green light by Cork County Council last month for the 46 hectare installation across lands at Corrin, Ballinvarig, Deerpark, Ballyarra, Spurree, and Castlelyons. Picture: iStock

Plans for a large new solar farm north of Cork City have been put on hold after an appeal from a local group to An Coimisiún Pleanála.

Amarenco Solar Rathcormac Ltd was given the green light by Cork County Council last month for the 46 hectare installation across lands at Corrin, Ballinvarig, Deerpark, Ballyarra, Spurree, and Castlelyons.