Planning application · Kildare County Council

for a period of 10 years to construct and complete a solar PV energy development…

Townland of , Kilglass , Co. Kildare

2560291 · KildareClosed
Reference
2560291
Planning authority
Kildare County Council
Received
20 Mar 2025
Decided
16 Jan 2026
Status
Closed
Site area
45.9 ha
Further information requested
14 May 2025
Further information received
13 Nov 2025

Proposed development

for a period of 10 years to construct and complete a solar PV energy development with a total site area of 45.9 hectares, comprising of the construction of PV panels mounted on metal frames, transformer stations, GRP unit, internal access tracks, perimeter fencing with CCTV cameras and access gates, electrical cabling and ducting, temporary construction compound, 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. 35MW MEC. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of this application

What happens next

Permission was refused on 16 Jan 2026. The applicant may appeal within four weeks of the decision.

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