Kiltorcan and Ballyhale, Ballyhale, Co. Kilkenny
Development of a 4.2MVA solar farm with associated infrastructure.
16310 · Kilkenny County Council · Lodged 16 May 2016
- Reference
- 16310
- Authority
- Kilkenny County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 16 May 2016
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposed development consists of a 4.2MVA solar farm comprising photovoltaic panels on ground-mounted frames. The project will also include four single-storey inverter/transformer stations, a terminal station, an electrical switchroom, security fencing, and CCTV.
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Official record
Development description
For a development. The proposed works which will include a 4.2mva solar farm comprising photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames, 4 no. Single storey inverter/transformer stations, 1 no. Single storey terminal station, 1 no. Single storey electrical switchroom, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Ballyhale, Co Kilkenny | Mar 2025 | €295,000 | 389 m |
| Lyndon, Vicars Lane, Ballyhale | Jul 2025 | €260,000 | 418 m |
| 2 Main St, Ballyhale, Co Kilkenny | Jan 2026 | €200,000 | 487 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 received16 May 2016
- Further information requested7 July 2016
- Further information received19 August 2016
- Decision due15 September 2016
- Decision issued14 September 2016
- Grant issued17 October 2016
- Permission expiry16 October 2026
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