Planning Permission Ireland
RefusedEnergyDecided 15 October 2025

Townlands of Cadamstown, Ballina Clonuff and Garrisker, Co Kildare

A 10-year permission for a major solar PV energy development across 173.3 hectares.

2461180 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 7 November 2024

Reference
2461180
Authority
Kildare County Council
Register status
Appealed
Type
PERMISSION
Received
7 November 2024

Summary

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The development consists of a solar PV ground-mounted array with transformer stations, temporary construction compounds, access tracks, and perimeter fencing. The solar farm is proposed to operate for 40 years and has an estimated export capacity of 118MEC AC. A Natura Impact Statement has been submitted.

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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 173.3 hectares comprising of transformer stations and grp enclosures, solar pv ground mounted on support structures, temporary construction compounds, access tracks (existing, new and upgraded), perimeter fencing, electrical cabling and ducting, cctv and other ancillary grid infrastructure and associated works. 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. 118mec ac. Revised by significant further information which consists of: an amended haul route which incorporates 8 passing bays (7 on the l5006 and one on the unnamed road west of the application site)

Key dates

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  1. Application received7 November 2024
  2. Further information requested10 January 2025
  3. Further information received17 July 2025
  4. Decision due15 October 2025
  5. Decision issued15 October 2025
  6. Appeal submitted11 November 2025

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