Planning application 2660186
For the development of a 38kV underground grid connection and all ancillary works at this site situated at…
Kilderry and adjoining townlands of Scart Ballynamona Rathgarvan, (or Clifden) Churchclara Clarabricken, Clara Upper Clara Kilmagar Feathallagh and Ballysallagh Co. Kilkenny
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Why this application matters
Grid connection route
The proposed development is an approximately 8.54 km 38kV underground grid connection running through Kilderry and adjoining townlands, principally within the L6657, L6662, L6656, L2616, L6735 and R712 public roads.
Solar farm connection
The cable is intended to transmit electricity from the permitted Kilderry Solar Farm to the existing Kilkenny 110kV substation. Part of the route is within the permitted solar farm, referenced as 2360382 / 23/60382.
Associated infrastructure
Works include electrical and communications ducting, joint bays, communication chambers and associated ancillary site-development works. The application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement assessing construction and operation of the connection and integral wider-project infrastructure.
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Application details
- Planning reference
- 2660186
- Council
- Kilkenny County Council
- Proposal description
- For the development of a 38kV underground grid connection and all ancillary works at this site situated at: Kilderry and adjoining townlands of Scart, Ballynamona, Rathgarvan (or Clifden), Churchclara, Clarabricken, Clara Upper, Clara, Kilmagar, Feathallagh and Ballysallagh Co. Kilkenny. The proposed development will consist of:- i. National grid connection in the form of a 38kV underground electrical cable and all associated infrastructure including electrical and communication ducting. The proposed grid connection is c. 8.54km in length, located within the public road (L6657, L6662, L6656, L2616, L6735 and R712) and within the permitted Kilderry Solar Farm (Pl. Ref. No. 2360382). The purpose of the proposed grid connection is to transmit electricity from the permitted Kilderry Solar Farm to the existing Kilkenny 110kV substation; ii. All associated ancillary site development works including joint bays and communication chambers. The planning application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS). The NIS assesses both the construction and operation of the Proposed Development, as well as integral elements of the wider project infrastructure, comprising the permitted Kilderry Solar Farm (Pl. Ref. 23/60382) which consists of the construction and operation of a solar photovoltaic (PV) farm located in the townland of Kilderry, Co. Kilkenny and all associated works. 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
- Kilderry and adjoining townlands of Scart Ballynamona Rathgarvan, (or Clifden) Churchclara Clarabricken, Clara Upper Clara Kilmagar Feathallagh and Ballysallagh Co. Kilkenny
- Application type
- PERMISSION
- Received / registered
- 31 Mar 2026
Location context
Nearby sold prices
Recent Property Price Register sales in Ballysallagh. Distances are not shown because the sale records do not contain reliable coordinates.