Lily O'Briens Chocolates, Newbridge Business Park, Crotanstown
Installation of roof-mounted and ground-mounted solar panels at a chocolate factory.
2562 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 24 March 2025
- Reference
- 2562
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 24 March 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission for the installation of up to c.727kWp of roof-mounted solar panels and up to c.180kWp of ground-mounted solar panels at Lily O'Briens Chocolates.
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Official record
Development description
For roof mounted solar panels consisting of up to c. 727kwp 9c. 1490m2) and ground mounted solar panels consisting of up to c. 180kwp (c. 963m2) and all associated site works
The historical record
How energy applications have been decided in Kildare County Council
79% granted
of 107 energy applications granted, refused or part-granted by Kildare County Council, 2016–2026.
- The same category nationally
- 89%2,347
- All categories in Kildare County Council
- 81%11,885
These are historical figures for this category in this council area, counted from the statutory register over the last 10 years. They are not an assessment of this application and say nothing about how it will be decided.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Beechmount, Newbridge, Kildare | Jan 2025 | €384,000 | 152 m |
| 20 Beechmount, Green Rd, Newbridge | Mar 2025 | €364,000 | 167 m |
| 1 Treacy Meadows, Newbridge, Kildare | Nov 2025 | €515,000 | 181 m |
| 35 The Hall, Curragh Grange, Newbridge | May 2026 | €550,000 | 198 m |
| 5 The Grove, Pairc Na Manach, Ballymanyprice excludes VAT | Oct 2025 | €418,502 | 208 m |
| 29 Beechmount, Newbridge, Kildare | Jun 2025 | €330,000 | 215 m |
| 3 Grange View, Green Rd, Newbridge | Nov 2025 | €265,000 | 254 m |
| 44 Beechmount, Newbridge, Kildare | Jul 2025 | €380,000 | 256 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received24 March 2025
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