Jerpoint Church, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny
A 1.1-hectare solar PV energy development at Goatsbridge Trout Farm in Thomastown.
2360070 · Kilkenny County Council · Lodged 28 February 2023
- Reference
- 2360070
- Authority
- Kilkenny County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 28 February 2023
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for a solar PV energy development on a 1.1-hectare site within Goatsbridge Trout Farm. The project will feature ground-mounted solar panels, underground cabling, inverters, and a client kiosk, with an operational lifespan of 35 years.
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Official record
Development description
For the construction of solar pv energy development comprising the installation of solar photovoltaic (pv) panels on ground mounted frames/ support structures within an existing field within goatsbridge trout farm, underground cabling and ducting, inverters, client kiosk, temporary construction compound and all associated site works on a circa 1.1 ha site. The operational lifespan of the solar pv development will be 35 years
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerpoint, Thomastown, Kilkennynot full market price | Feb 2025 | €98,750 | 394 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received28 February 2023
- Further information requested21 April 2023
- Further information received10 August 2023
- Decision due4 October 2023
- Decision issued19 September 2023
- Grant issued20 October 2023
- Permission expiry19 October 2028
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