A period of 10 years to construct and complete a solar PV energy development at Townland, Kilglass
Townland of, Kilglass, Co. Kildare
45.9 ha · Under appeal since February 2026
Planning application 2560291 to Kildare County Council: A period of 10 years to construct and complete a solar PV energy development with a total site area of 45.9 hectares, at Townland, Kilglass. Refused by the council on 16 January 2026; now under appeal to An Coimisiún Pleanála.
Timeline
- Application lodged
- Further information requested
- Further information received
- Council refused
- Appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála
Key facts
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
Planning status
The decision has been appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála. The appeal outcome replaces the council decision.
Appeal PL-500767-KE-26 on the An Coimisiún Pleanála website ↗
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