RED III: a solar photovoltaic (PV) farm and all associated works.

Application details

Planning reference

2660592

Council

Kildare County Council

Proposal description

RED III: a solar photovoltaic (PV) farm and all associated works. This application involves the installation of solar PV over an approximate area of 140 hectares, including 30 no. transformers and 1 no. RMU. The proposed development will utilise 3 no. existing construction and operational entrances. The proposed development will utilise existing internal access tracks and will involve the construction of approximately 7km of new internal access tracks. The site is centred at X (ITM) 668919.6 and Y (ITM) 721696.8. Planning permission is sought for a period of 10 years, with an operational life of 40 years from the date of commissioning. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply

Location / address

Cloncurry, Cappanargid, Barnaran, , Glenaree, Feighcullen, Drumsu, Co. Kildare, Ireland

Applicant

GP Joule Ireland Limited

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

4 Jun 2026

Planning timeline

Key dated milestones from the planning record.

1. Application received

   4 Jun 2026