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2560291

REFUSED

Kildare - Kildare County Council

Proposed Development

for a period of 10 years to construct and complete a solar PV energy development with a total site area of 45.9 hectares, comprising of the construction of PV panels mounted on metal frames, transformer stations, GRP unit, internal access tracks, perimeter fencing with CCTV cameras and access gates, electrical cabling and ducting, temporary construction compound, landscaping and all ancillary infrastructure and associated works. The solar farm would be operational for 35 years. The export capacity to grid is estimated to be c. 35MW MEC. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of this application

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    20 Mar 2025

  2. Further information requested

    14 May 2025

  3. Further information received

    13 Nov 2025

  4. Decision due

    16 Jan 2026

  5. Decision: REFUSED

    16 Jan 2026

  6. Appeal submitted

    11 Feb 2026

Application Details

Location
Townland of , Kilglass , Co. Kildare
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kildare County Council
Site Area
45.9 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
20 March 2025
Status
APPEALED
Decision
REFUSED
Decision Date
16 January 2026

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
PL-500767-KE-26
Submitted
11 February 2026

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Planning Applications Nearby

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561m
23582N/A30 May 2023

(1) Extend the life of the existing sand and gravel pit development totalling c.23.2 hectares previously granted under planning permissions 99/1200 (ABP Pl09.118274) with processing that includes crushing, washing and screening, and 07/977 (ABP PL09.226718); The sand and gravel pit extension area totalling c.30.9 hectares previously granted under planning permission 07/977 (ABP PL09-226718) The sand and gravel extraction areas will be c.25.7 hectares and will consist of dry working above the water table; (3) Include for all associated services and ancillary works consisting of: (a) the existing processing plant for the purposes of crushing, washing and screening; (b) the existing office and toilet and associated waste water treatment system, canteen, weighbridge, wheelwash and site entrance; (c) the construction of new screening berms on the northern and western boundaries of the proposed extension area; (4) Restoration of most of the worked-out sand and gravel pit (c.39.6 hectares) to its surrounding/former ground level using naturally occurring materials, principally inert soil and stone generated by construction and development activity and imported as waste under licence or as by-product (in accordance with Article 27 of the European Communities (Waste Directive) Regulations 2011 (as amended). Regulations 2011 (as amended). Restoration of the entire site to a combination of agricultural and nature conservation areas; (5) Installation of a dedicated covered waste inspection and quarantine shed and for storage of plant and machinery (c.20m length x 12m width x 7.5m height); (6) The proposed development is within an overall application area of c.54.1 hectares and is for a total period of 25 years (the sand and gravel extraction operational period is for 22 years and the importation of materials for restoration is for 25 years). An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) have been prepared in respect of this planning application. Part of the proposed restoration element of the development will require a waste licence from the Environmental Protection Agency

Kilglass Townland , Carbury , Co. Kildare

688m
23170CONDITIONAL27 Feb 2023

of the retention of 2 No. domestic sheds at the rear of our dwelling for ancillary use to our main dwelling

Garrisker , Broadford , Co. Kildare.

755m
23613CONDITIONAL8 Jun 2023

(1) Extend the life of the existing sand and gravel pit development totalling c.23.2 hectares previously granted under planning permission 99/1200 (ABP PL09.118274) with processing that includes crushing, washing and screening, and 07/977 (ABP PL09.226718). The sand and gravel extraction will be dry working above the water table, (2) Extend the life of the proposed sand and gravel pit extension area totalling c. 30.9 hectares previously granted under planning permission 07/977 (ABP PL09.226718). The sand and gravel extraction area will be c.25.7 hectares and will consist of dry working above the water table; (3) Include for all associated services and ancillary works consisting of: (a) the existing processing plant for the purposes of crushing, washing and screening; (b) the existing office, toilet and associated waste water treatment system, canteen, weighbridge, wheelwash and site entrance; (c) the construction of new screening berms on the northern and western boundaries of the proposed extension area; (4) Restoration of most of the worked-out sand and gravel pit (c. 39.6 hectares) to it's surrounding/former ground level using naturally occurring materials, principally inert soil and stone generated by construction and development activity and imported as waste under licence or as by-product (in accordance with Article 27 of the European Communities (Waste Directive) Regulations 2011 (as amended). Restoration of the entire site to a combination of agricultural and nature conservation areas; (5) installation of a dedicated covered waste inspection and quarantine shed and for storage of plant and machinery (c.20M length x 12m width x 7.5m height); (6) The proposed development is within an overall application area of c. 54.1 hectares and is for a total period of 25 years (the sand and gravel extraction operational period is for 22 years and the importation of materials for restoration is for 25 years). An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) have been prepared in respect of this planning application. Part of the proposed restoration element of the development will require a waste licence from the Environmental Protection Agency.

Kilglass Townland , Carbury , Co. Kildare

779m
17986CONDITIONAL30 Aug 2017

constructing a storey and a half living and bedroom extension to the front, a storey and a half bedroom extension to the rear, a single storey kitchen extension to the rear and a single storey sunroom extension to the west gable to include siteworks

Cornamuckla , Broadford , Co. Kildare

858m
2460653REFUSED11 Jul 2024

for (A) erection of a two-storey type extension to the front (East) and side (North) of existing dormer type house in order to form a family flat. (B) Decommissioning of existing septic tank and the installation of a new proprietary waste water treatment system and sand polishing filter percolation area and all associated siteworks. (C) New means of escape rooflight to the rear (West) elevation of the existing house

Cornamucklagh , Broadford , Co. Kildare

869m
2560141N/A15 Feb 2025

for (A) Construction of a part single storey and part one and a half storey type extension to the front (East) and side (North) of existing type dormer house. (B) Decommissioning of existing septic tank and the installation of a new proprietary wastewater treatment system and sand polishing filter percolation area, with all associated site works. (C) New means of escape rooflight to the rear (West) elevation of the existing house

Cornamucklagh , Broadford , Co. Kildare

875m
2560777CONDITIONAL10 Jul 2025

for (A) Construction of a single storey type extension to the front (East) and side (North) of existing type dormer house. (B) Decommissioning of existing septic tank and the installation of a new proprietary wastewater treatment system and sand polishing filter percolation area, with all associated site works. (C) New means of escape rooflight to the rear (West) elevation of the existing house

Cornamucklagh , Broadford , Co. Kildare

1.0km
18535CONDITIONAL8 May 2018

Erect new extension to existing dwelling house and ancillary site works

Garrisker , Broadford , Co. Kildare

1.1km
221422N/A29 Nov 2022

the restoration of an area of a disused Sand and Gravel Pit, back to agricultural use, as per the site restoration plan agreed with Kildare County Council. The development is to cover approx 6.4 hectares and approx. 116,000 cubic metres (185,6000 tonnes) of uncontaminated soil and stone is to be imported in over the duration of a Waste Facility Permit (5 Years)

Kilglass , Balrinnet , Carbury

1.1km
23239N/A10 Mar 2023

The development will consist of the restoration of an area of a disused Sand and Gravel Pit, back to agricultural use. The proposed site covers approximately 6.4 hectares and approximately 116,000 cubic metres (185,600 tonnes) of uncontaminated soil and stone is to be imported under a Waste Facility Permit over a period of 8 to 10 years. A maximum of 5 loads per day will be delivered to the facility Monday to Friday, no waste will be accepted at the weekend or on Bank Holidays. The maximum annual tonnage to be accepted will be 20,000 tonnes so an EIAR is not required

Kilglass , Balrinnet , Carbury

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