Confey College, Captains Hill, Newtown
Retention of existing solar panels and installation of additional solar panels on the roof of Confey College.
17132 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 9 February 2017
- Reference
- 17132
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 9 February 2017
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks retention permission for 11KW of roof-mounted solar PV panels. It also requests permission to install an additional 19KW of roof-mounted solar panels and all associated works at the college.
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Official record
Development description
11kw of roof mounted solar pv panels and planning permission to install an additional 19kw of roof mounted solar panels and all associated works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for education, recreation, community and health.”
National zoning type: Mixed/general community services/facilities uses
Objective set by the Leixlip LAP 2020-2023 (2020–2026). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 608 River Forest, Leixlip, Kildare | Apr 2025 | €400,000 | 175 m |
| 624 Riverforest, Leixlip, Kildare | Oct 2025 | €451,000 | 176 m |
| 663 River Forest, Leixlip, Kildare | Jun 2026 | €440,000 | 192 m |
| 628 Riverforest, Leixlip, Co Kildare | Sept 2025 | €440,000 | 205 m |
| 614 River Forest, Leixlip, Kildare | Mar 2026 | €605,000 | 215 m |
| 530 River Forest, Leixlip, Co Kildare | Jan 2025 | €540,000 | 215 m |
| 4 River Forest View, Leixlip, Forest View | Jul 2025 | €450,000 | 234 m |
| 19 The Avenue, Louisa Valley, Leixlip | Nov 2025 | €730,000 | 259 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received9 February 2017
- Decision due5 April 2017
- Decision issued29 March 2017
- Grant issued11 May 2017
- Permission expiry10 May 2022
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