Townland of, Kilglass, Co. Kildare
Ten-year permission sought for a 45.9-hectare solar farm with an estimated 35MW capacity in Kilglass.
2560291 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 20 March 2025
- Reference
- 2560291
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Register status
- Appealed
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 20 March 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe development will feature PV panels on metal frames, transformer stations, internal access tracks, perimeter fencing with CCTV, and a temporary construction compound. The solar farm is intended to be operational for 35 years, and a Natura Impact Statement has been prepared.
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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 45.9 hectares, comprising of the construction of pv panels mounted on metal frames, transformer stations, grp unit, internal access tracks, perimeter fencing with cctv cameras and access gates, electrical cabling and ducting, temporary construction compound, 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. 35mw mec. A natura impact statement (nis) has been prepared in respect of this application
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilglass, Broadford, Co Kildare | Nov 2025 | €425,000 | 492 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received20 March 2025
- Further information requested14 May 2025
- Further information received13 November 2025
- Decision due16 January 2026
- Decision issued16 January 2026
- Appeal submitted11 February 2026
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