Planning Permission Ireland
RefusedEnergyDecided 6 February 2025

Townlands of Flemingtown South (otherwith known as Tonaphuca) Donode Big Sillagh and Swordlestown South, Naas, Co. Kildare

A 105MW solar farm development spanning over 128 hectares near Naas.

2460079 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 2 February 2024

Reference
2460079
Authority
Kildare County Council
Register status
Appealed
Type
PERMISSION
Received
2 February 2024

Summary

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Ten-year planning permission is sought for a solar PV energy development with an operational lifespan of 40 years. The project includes substations, ground-mounted solar panels, and ancillary infrastructure, accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement.

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Development description

For a period of 10 years to construct and complete a solar pv energy development with a total site area of 128.66 hectares comprising of electrical and inverter substations, modules, solar pv ground mounted on support structures, temporary construction compounds, internal access tracks, security fencing, electrical cabling and ducting, cctv and other ancillary infrastructure. The solar farm would be operational for 40 years. A natura impact statement (nis) will be submitted with the application. The export capacity to the grid is estimated be c. 105mw mec. Revised by significant further information which consists of the addition of a temporary construction access which has been included within the red and blue line boundaries

Key dates

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  1. Application received2 February 2024
  2. Further information requested26 March 2024
  3. Further information received10 January 2025
  4. Decision due6 February 2025
  5. Decision issued6 February 2025
  6. Appeal submitted5 March 2025

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