To install a standby industrial diesel generator under proposed solar panels.

Application details

Planning reference

25120

Council

Kildare County Council

Proposal description

To install a standby industrial diesel generator under proposed solar panels. The generator, to provide standby power generation, will incorporate a bunded fuel tank and be located within a mesh fence. The proposed solar panels will be attached to a steel frame to be erected over the generator (covering an area of approximately 22 sq.m., to a maximum height of 4.7 metres above ground level). Works to include all ancillary development works, all located within an existing fenced compound

Location / address

ESB Telecoms Ltd Communications Compound , ESBs Kilteel 110kV Substation , Townland of Oldmilltown Kilteel

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

2 Jul 2025

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

25 Aug 2025

Final grant date

9 Oct 2025

Planning timeline

Key dated milestones from the planning record.

1. Application received

   2 Jul 2025

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   25 Aug 2025

3. Final grant

   9 Oct 2025