The construction of a photovoltaic solar farm comprising of 54 no. table solar panel arrays erected on ground mounted…

Application details

Planning reference

23837

Council

Kildare County Council

Proposal description

The construction of a photovoltaic solar farm comprising of 54 no. table solar panel arrays erected on ground mounted galvanised steel frames/support structures located in the southeast corner of the existing mushroom, compost and farm facility. The solar panels will be arranged facing southward with a separation distance of 5 meters between rows. The development also includes (i) ducting and underground electrical cabling; (ii) 2m high perimeter fencing to the north and west site boundaries with associated access gate; (iii) and all ancillary works including landscaping and associated civil engineering works necessary to facilitate the development. The solar farm will provide electrical power to the existing facility

Location / address

Monaghan Mushrooms , Drummin , Derrinturn

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

9 Aug 2023

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

8 Nov 2023

Final grant date

3 Jan 2024

Planning timeline

Key dated milestones from the planning record.

1. Application received

   9 Aug 2023

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   8 Nov 2023

3. Final grant

   3 Jan 2024