Townlands of, Mulgeeth and Mucklon, Co. Kildare
Construction of a 56MW solar farm across 80.9 hectares.
2460568 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 24 June 2024
- Reference
- 2460568
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 24 June 2024
Summary
AI-generatedA 10-year permission is sought to construct a solar PV energy development with an estimated export capacity of 56MW. The project includes PV panels on metal frames, transformer stations, access tracks, fencing, and associated infrastructure, with an operational lifespan of 35 years.
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Official record
Development description
For a period of 10 years to construct and complete a solar pv energy development with a total site area of 80.9 hectares, comprising of the construction of pv panels mounted on metal frames, transformer stations, grp units, internal access tracks, perimeter fencing with cctv cameras and access gates, electrical cabling and ducting, temporary construction compounds, widening of an existing entrance, landscaping and all ancillary infrastructure and associated works. The solar farm would be operational for 35 years. The export capacity to grid is estimated to be c. 56mw mec. A natura impact statement (nis) has been prepared in respect of this application. Revised by significant further information which consists of additional passing bays have been included in the construction traffic management plan
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received24 June 2024
- Further information requested13 August 2024
- Further information received20 December 2024
- Decision due4 February 2025
- Decision issued4 February 2025
- Grant issued7 July 2025
- Appeal submitted3 March 2025
- Appeal decided7 July 2025
- Permission expiry6 July 2030
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