Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedEnergyDecided 17 April 2026

Kilberry Bog, Loughabor, Athy

Erection of a 120m high wind monitoring mast for a period of six years at Kilberry Bog.

2560354 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 4 April 2025

Reference
2560354
Authority
Kildare County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
4 April 2025

Summary

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The development consists of erecting a 120-metre-high guyed wind monitoring mast with instruments to assess the area's suitability for wind farm development. The proposal includes an auxiliary power system with a wind charger, solar array, battery enclosure, and underground cabling.

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Development description

For the erection of a guyed wind monitoring mast 120m in height, with instruments, and all ancillary works necessary for its construction and maintenance, for a period of six years. The purpose of the proposed mast is to assess the suitability of the surrounding area for wind farm development. Revised by significant further information which consists of an auxiliary power system including wind charger 5 metres in height, underground cabling 12 metres in length, solar array and battery enclosure

Key dates

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  1. Application received4 April 2025
  2. Further information requested22 May 2025
  3. Further information received25 March 2026
  4. Decision due21 April 2026
  5. Decision issued17 April 2026
  6. Grant issued25 May 2026
  7. Permission expiry24 May 2031

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