Grange Lower, Goresbridge, Co. Kilkenny
Development of a 4MW solar farm with photovoltaic panels near Goresbridge.
161 · Kilkenny County Council · Lodged 5 January 2016
- Reference
- 161
- Authority
- Kilkenny County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 5 January 2016
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposed development consists of a 4MW solar farm comprising photovoltaic panels on ground-mounted frames. The project also includes four single-storey inverter/transformer stations, an ESB substation, security fencing, and CCTV.
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Official record
Development description
For development. The proposed works will include a 4mw solar farm comprising photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames, 4 no. Single storey inverter/transformer stations, 1 no. Single storey esb mv substation, security fencing, cctv, and all associated ancillary development works
Built & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilree, Grange Lower, Goresbridge | Apr 2026 | €386,000 | 483 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received5 January 2016
- Further information requested25 February 2016
- Further information received22 March 2016
- Decision due18 April 2016
- Decision issued14 April 2016
- Grant issued17 May 2016
- Permission expiry16 May 2026
In the area
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- GrantedAt this site
Of planning permission 16/1
Grange Lower , Goresbridge , Co. Kilkenny
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21649KilkennyLodged 28 Jul 2021Energy
- Refused50 m away
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2360121KilkennyLodged 24 Mar 2023Energy
- Granted70 m away
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- Awaiting decision270 m away
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2260014KilkennyLodged 12 Dec 2022Energy
- Granted320 m away
For development consisting of; (a) closing up of existing doorway on the side (south) elevation; (b)…
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17190KilkennyLodged 28 Mar 2017Alterations
- Granted360 m away
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20687KilkennyLodged 13 Oct 2020Extension
- Awaiting decision360 m away
For an extension to an existing dwelling which includes a new kitchen, living and dining area, 2 no. bedrooms…
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20638KilkennyLodged 28 Sept 2020Extension
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