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Brownstown , Kilcullen , Co Kildare

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2461046

Kildare - Kildare County Council

Proposed Development

for a solar farm to be installed over restored landfill with an export capacity of approximately 4.5MW comprising photovoltaic panels on concrete ballast supported frames, construction of and connection to a new single-storey ESB Sub-Station / Switch Room building, installation of 3 No. transformers, ducting & electrical cabling and all associated ancillary works and services

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    11 Oct 2024

  2. Decision due

    5 Dec 2024

  3. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    5 Dec 2024

  4. Grant issued

    28 Jan 2025

Application Details

Location
Brownstown , Kilcullen , Co Kildare.
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kildare County Council
Site Area
21.63 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
11 October 2024
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
5 December 2024
Grant Date
28 January 2025
Permission Expires
27 January 2030

Location

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