Grange Lower, Goresbridge, County Kilkenny
Amendment to increase solar panel height at a permitted solar farm in Goresbridge.
21649 · Kilkenny County Council · Lodged 28 July 2021
- Reference
- 21649
- Authority
- Kilkenny County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 28 July 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks an amendment to a previously permitted 4MW solar farm development on an 11.34-hectare site. The amendment proposes an increase of 0.8 metres in the height of the solar panels.
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Official record
Development description
For development. The proposed development consists of an amendment to planning permission reference 161 as granted which is for: a 4mw photovoltaic panels on gound mounted frames, 4 no. Single storey inverter/transformer stations, 1 no. Single storey esb mv substation, security fencing, cctv, and all associated site works. The amendment relates to a proposed increase in solar panel height (of 0.8m) to the permitted solar photovoltaic (pv) farm, and all associated site development work, all on a site of 11.34ha
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 | 484 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 received28 July 2021
- Decision due21 September 2021
- Decision issued20 September 2021
- Grant issued22 October 2021
- Permission expiry21 October 2026
In the area
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- GrantedAt this site
Of planning permission 16/1
Grange Lower , Goresbridge , Co. Kilkenny
20858KilkennyLodged 9 Dec 2020Other
- GrantedAt this site
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Grange Lower , Goresbridge , Co. Kilkenny
161KilkennyLodged 5 Jan 2016Energy
- Refused50 m away
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GRANGE LOWER , GORESBRIDGE , CO. KILKENNY
2360121KilkennyLodged 24 Mar 2023Energy
- Granted70 m away
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GRANGE LOWER , GORESBRIDGE , CO. KILKENNY
2360446KilkennyLodged 6 Oct 2023Energy
- 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)…
Grange Lower , Goresbridge , Co. Kilkenny
17190KilkennyLodged 28 Mar 2017Alterations
- 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
- Granted360 m away
Is sought for an extension to an existing dwelling which includes a new kitchen, living & dining area, 2 No.…
Lower Grange , Goresbridge , Co Kilkenny
20687KilkennyLodged 13 Oct 2020Extension
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