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Lily O'Briens Chocolates , Newbridge Business Park , Crotanstown

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2575

Kildare - Kildare County Council

Proposed Development

for roof mounted solar panels consisting of up to c.727kWp (c.1490m2) and ground mounted solar panels consisting of up to c.180kWp (c.963m2) and all associated site works

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    11 Apr 2025

  2. Further information requested

    4 Jun 2025

  3. Further information received

    13 Aug 2025

  4. Decision due

    9 Sept 2025

  5. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    9 Sept 2025

  6. Grant issued

    28 Oct 2025

Application Details

Location
Lily O'Briens Chocolates , Newbridge Business Park , Crotanstown
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kildare County Council
Site Area
0.4164 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
11 April 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
9 September 2025
Grant Date
28 October 2025
Permission Expires
27 October 2030

Location

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