Rahilla Glebe, Dunmurry West and, Guidenstown South
A 10-year permission for a 49.74-hectare solar farm at Dunmurry Springs Golf Club.
201325 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 3 November 2020
- Reference
- 201325
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 3 November 2020
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for a 10-year period to construct a ground-mounted solar photovoltaic farm with an operational lifespan of up to 30 years. Located on a 49.74-hectare site, the development will feature solar panels on steel frames, a 38 kV substation, inverter units, and security fencing.
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Official record
Development description
Is sought for a period of 10 years with an operational period of up to 30 years for a ground mounted solar photovoltaic (pv) farm on a site area of 49.74 hectares within the site of the dunmurry springs golf club. The proposed development consists of solar photovoltaic panels covering an area of up to 92,024 m² on ground mounted steel frames; 1 no. 38 kv on-site substation/control room and palisade fencing; up to 10 no. Inverter/transformer container units; underground cabling and ducts; boundary security fence; use of existing entrance to public road at dunmurry springs golf club; new and upgraded internal access tracks; upgrade of an existing maintenance access onto the public road; construction of a maintenance shed; cctv cameras; 1 no. Temporary site compound; landscaping and all ancillary site services and works within the townlands of
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neidin, Rahilla, Kildare | Dec 2025 | €127,500 | 481 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received3 November 2020
- Decision due6 January 2021
- Decision issued4 January 2021
- Appeal submitted29 January 2021
- Appeal decided22 October 2021
- Permission expiry21 October 2031
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