Brownstown and Carnalaway, Kilcullen, Co. Kildare
A 3MW solar farm on a restored landfill site in Kilcullen.
18969 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 10 August 2018
- Reference
- 18969
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 10 August 2018
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves installing photovoltaic panels on ground-mounted frames over a restored landfill. It includes connecting to an existing single-storey ESB substation, installing three transformers, and laying underground cabling.
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Official record
Development description
A solar farm to be installed over restored landfill with an export capacity of approximately 3mw comprising photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames, connection to existing single-storey esb sub- station / switch room building, installation of 3 no. Transformers, ducting and underground electrical cabling and all associated ancillary works and services. Revised by significant further information consisting of; construction management plan detailing construction techniques
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received10 August 2018
- Further information requested4 October 2018
- Further information received25 July 2019
- Decision due21 August 2019
- Decision issued21 August 2019
- Grant issued25 September 2019
- Permission expiry24 September 2024
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- Granted120 m away
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18889KildareLodged 24 Jul 2018Energy
- Awaiting decision500 m away
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Carnalway , Kilcullen , Co. Kildare.
20668KildareLodged 29 Jun 2020Retention
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