For a period of 10 years to construct and complete a solar PV energy development with a total site area of 80.9 hectares…

Application details

Planning reference

2460568

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 80.9 hectares, comprising of the construction of PV panels mounted on metal frames, transformer stations, GRP units, internal access tracks, perimeter fencing with CCTV cameras and access gates, electrical cabling and ducting, temporary construction compounds, widening of an existing entrance, landscaping and all ancillary infrastructure and associated works. The solar farm would be operational for 35 years. The export capacity to grid is estimated to be c. 56MW MEC. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of this application. Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of additional passing bays have been included in the Construction Traffic Management Plan

Location / address

Townlands of, Mulgeeth and Mucklon, Co. Kildare

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

24 Jun 2024

Council status

APPLICATION FINALISED

Council decision

REFUSED

Council decision date

4 Feb 2025

Final grant date

7 Jul 2025

Appeal lodged

3 Mar 2025

Appeal decision

Grant Permissions with Conditions

Appeal decision date

7 Jul 2025