Kerdiffstown and Monread North, Naas, Co. Kildare.
A proposed solar farm on a 10.8-hectare site in Naas.
201418 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 24 November 2020
- Reference
- 201418
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 24 November 2020
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of ground-mounted photovoltaic panels, four single-storey inverter/transformer stations, a terminal station, storage containers, and security fencing. Permission is sought for a 10-year duration with a 40-year operational period.
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Official record
Development description
A proposed solar farm on an area of approximately 10.8 hectares, comprising photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames, 4 no. Single storey inverter/transformer stations, 1 no. Onsite terminal station, storage containers and temporary site compound, security fencing, new and upgraded internal access tracks, cctv and all associated ancillary development works. Elgin energy services limited are applying for the proposed solar farm to have planning permission that is effective for 10 years (and an operational period of 40 years)
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received24 November 2020
- Further information requested26 January 2021
- Further information received9 April 2021
- Decision due6 May 2021
- Decision issued5 May 2021
- Grant issued1 July 2021
- Permission expiry30 June 2031
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