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Townlands of , Mulgeeth and Mucklon , Co. Kildare

REFUSED

Planning application 2460568

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 80.9 hectares, comprising of the construction of PV panels mounted on metal frames, transformer stations, GRP units, internal access tracks, perimeter fencing with CCTV cameras and access gates, electrical cabling and ducting, temporary construction compounds, widening of an existing entrance, 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. 56MW MEC. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of this application. Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of additional passing bays have been included in the Construction Traffic Management Plan

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    24 Jun 2024

  2. Further information requested

    13 Aug 2024

  3. Further information received

    8 Jan 2025

  4. Decision due

    4 Feb 2025

  5. Decision: REFUSED

    4 Feb 2025

  6. Appeal submitted

    3 Mar 2025

  7. Grant issued

    7 Jul 2025

  8. Appeal decided: CONDITIONAL

    7 Jul 2025

Application Details

Location
Townlands of , Mulgeeth and Mucklon , Co. Kildare
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kildare County Council
Site Area
80.9 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
24 June 2024
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
REFUSED
Decision Date
4 February 2025
Grant Date
7 July 2025
Permission Expires
6 July 2030

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
ABP-321991-25
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Submitted
3 March 2025
Decided
7 July 2025

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