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Kerdiffstown and Monread North , Naas , Co. Kildare

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2560166

Kildare - Kildare County Council

Proposed Development

for the extension of the operational lifespan of a solar farm permitted by Kildare County Council under Reg. Ref. 201418 from 25 No. years as permitted (by reason of Condition No. 3 of permission Reg. Reg. 201418) to 40 No. years

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    21 Feb 2025

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    14 Apr 2025

  3. Decision due

    17 Apr 2025

  4. Grant issued

    11 Jul 2025

Application Details

Location
Kerdiffstown and Monread North , Naas , Co. Kildare
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kildare County Council
Site Area
10.8 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
21 February 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
14 April 2025
Grant Date
11 July 2025
Permission Expires
30 June 2031

Location

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