Application description published by Kildare County Council.
For a period of 10 years to construct and complete a solar PV Energy Development with a total site area of 173.3 hectares comprising of transformer stations and GRP enclosures, solar PV ground mounted on support structures, temporary construction compounds, access tracks (existing, new and upgraded), perimeter fencing, electrical cabling and ducting, CCTV and other ancillary grid infrastructure and associated works. The solar farm would be operational for 40 years. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted with the application. The export capacity to the grid is estimated be c. 118MEC AC. Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of: An amended haul route which incorporates 8 passing bays (7 on the L5006 and one on the unnamed road west of the Application Site)
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PL-500258-KESubmitted 11 November 2025 / decided Not recorded
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Application ref
2461180
Received
07 November 2024
Decided
15 October 2025
FI requested
Yes
Authority
Kildare County Council
Application type
PERMISSION
Outcome
Refused
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