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Joinersfolly, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny

Installation of a 600 kWp ground-mounted solar farm in Kilkenny.

2660346 · Kilkenny County Council · Lodged 8 June 2026

Reference
2660346
Authority
Kilkenny County Council
Register status
Withdrawn
Type
PERMISSION
Received
8 June 2026

Summary

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Permission is sought for a 600 kWp ground-mounted solar PV array spanning 2,636 square meters, to be installed in two phases. Phase 1 will offset local educational board sustainability targets, with Phase 2 planned within five years.

Energysolarrenewabledecarbonisation
Floor area
2,636 m²

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Official record

Development description

For the installation of 600 kwp (2,636m2) of ground mounted solar pv array and associated site works and services. The ground mounted pv array will be installed over two (2) number phases. Phase 1, which will consist of 300.12kw of ground mounted solar pv, and will offset kcetb’s mandated sustainability and decarbonisation climate action plan targets, (1,318.2m2). Phase 2, will also consist of another 300.12kw of ground mounted solar pv (1,318m2). It is envisaged that phase 2 will commence over the coming five (5) years. Included in this application is a landscape & visual impact assessment (lvia), a glint & glare assessment, & a landscape mitigation plan. This development is covered by the provisions of the renewable energy directive iii (directive (eu) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34d of the planning and development act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34d(b), the provisions of article 26a of the planning and development regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Industrial/Technology ParkCOE
To provide for industry and information technology‐related industrial and office development and ancillary services. The purpose is to encourage mainly services type employment on a campus environment.

National zoning type: Office, business/technology park and related

Objective set by the Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021-2027 (2021–2027). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.

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Recent sales nearby

within 500 m
Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
AddressDatePriceDistance
Rathmore Lodge, Joiners Folly, KilkennyAug 2025€800,000337 m

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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

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  1. Application received8 June 2026
  2. Decision due2 August 2026
  3. Application withdrawn10 June 2026

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