105MW Solar PV Energy Development, Naas

Application details

Planning reference

2460079

Council

Kildare County Council

Proposal description

For a period of 10 years to construct and complete a solar PV Energy Development with a total site area of 128.66 hectares comprising of electrical and inverter substations, modules, solar PV ground mounted on support structures, temporary construction compounds, internal access tracks, security fencing, electrical cabling and ducting, CCTV and other ancillary infrastructure. 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. 105MW MEC. Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of the addition of a temporary construction access which has been included within the red and blue line boundaries

Location / address

Townlands of Flemingtown South (otherwith known as Tonaphuca) Donode Big Sillagh and Swordlestown South, Naas, Co. Kildare

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

2 Feb 2024

Valid date

2 Feb 2024

Council decision

Refused

Council decision date

6 Feb 2025

Appeal lodged

5 Mar 2025