RefusedEnergyDecided 22 October 2019

Townlands of Drehid Mulgeeth, Ballynamullagh Mucklon Kilmurray (Carbury By), Killyon and Timahoe East

A ten-year permission for a major solar farm development covering approximately 200 hectares.

181514 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 14 December 2018

Reference: 181514
Authority: Kildare County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 14 December 2018

Summary

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The proposed renewable energy development will feature solar photovoltaic arrays mounted on metal frames over a 200-hectare area. It also includes a battery storage compound, temporary construction compounds, and recreation works such as a looped walk.

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Development description

A ten year planning permission to develop a renewable energy development. The proposed renewable energy development will comprise of (a) the construction and operation of 2 areas of solar photovoltaic arrays mounted on metal frames over an area of approximately 200ha, and having a maximum overall height of 3 metres over ground level; (b) internal solar farm underground cabling; (c) 2 no. Temporary construction compounds; (d) recreation and amenity works, including looped walk (upgrade of existing tracks and provision of new tracks, car parking and vehicular access); (e) 1 no. Battery storage compound; (f) upgrade of existing tracks and provision of new site access roads; (g) site drainage; (h) forestry felling and replanting; (i) permanent signage; and (j) all associated site development and ancillary works. The proposed renewable energy development will have an operational life of 35 years from the date of commissioning. The overall renewable energy project also includes the provision of a 110kv substation with associated electrical plant, welfare facilities, waste water holding tank, security fencing, upgrade of existing tracks and provision of new site access roads, 110kv overhead line grid connection cabling with associated angle lattice masts and supporting polesets and all ancillary works, which is subject to a separate planning application made directly to an bord pleanála in accordance with section 182a of the planning and development act 2000 (as amended). An environmental impact assessment report (eiar) and natura impact statement (nis) has been prepared in relation to the project and accompanies this planning application. Revised by significant further information consisting of; further information response report; updated environmental impact assessment report and appendices; updated natura impact statement; amended planning application drawings, showing; amended access/amenity track (relocated to accommodate marsh fritillary habitat), updated amenity signage, clarification of road sectional drawings, additional substation cross section drawing. Updated photomontage booklet

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Application received14 December 2018
Further information requested15 February 2019
Further information received28 August 2019
Decision due22 October 2019
Decision issued22 October 2019
Appeal submitted18 November 2019
Appeal decided29 July 2020
Permission expiry28 July 2025

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