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Monread Business Park , Monread Road , Naas Co. Kildare

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Planning application 2661127

Kildare - Kildare County Council

Proposed Development

The development will consist of a RED III Solar Farm (renewable energy development) on a site having a total area of approximately 6.4 hectares. The proposed development will comprise 9,240 no. photovoltaic solar modules mounted on ground-mounted support structures connected to 15 no. inverters; 1 no. single-storey electrical transformer station; 1 no. single-storey spare-parts storage container; 1 no. weather station; underground electrical ducting and cabling within the application site; security fencing and access gates; CCTV cameras; internal access tracks; a temporary construction compound; landscaping; boundary treatment; and all associated ancillary development, site development and drainage works. Construction and operational access will be provided via the existing internal access road serving the site, which connects to Monread Road through the existing signal-controlled junction serving Monread Business Park. The proposed solar farm will have an operational lifespan of 40 years from the date of commissioning. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    14 Oct 2026

  2. Decision due (upcoming)

    8 Dec 2026

Application Details

Location
Monread Business Park , Monread Road , Naas Co. Kildare
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kildare County Council
Site Area
6.4 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
14 October 2026
Status
NEW APPLICATION
Decision
N/A
Decision Due
8 December 2026

Location

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Planning Applications Nearby

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11m
2661114N/A9 Oct 2026

for the development of a solar farm on a site having a total area of approximately 6.4 hectares. The proposed development will comprise 9,240 no. photovoltaic solar modules mounted on ground-mounted support structures connected to 15 no. inverters; 1 no. single-storey electrical transformer station; 1 no. single-storey spare-parts storage container; 1 no. weather station; underground electrical ducting and cabling within the application site; security fencing and access gates; CCTV cameras; internal access tracks; a temporary construction compound; landscaping; boundary treatment; and all associated ancillary development, site development and drainage works. Construction and operational access will be provided via the existing internal access road serving the site, which connects to Monread Road through the existing signal-controlled junction serving Monread Business Park. The proposed solar farm will have an operational lifespan of 40 years from the date of commissioning.

Monread Business Park , Monread Road , Naas Co. Kildare

104m
211410CONDITIONAL1 Oct 2021

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228m
17574CONDITIONAL19 May 2017

16 no. light industrial / warehouse units (272.5sqm ea) housed in 2 no. blocks (Block 1 & 2), total proposed building area 4,472sqm, including all associated site works, roads, and services, accessed via Maryfield Court Road off Monread Road, forming phase 1 of a 2 phase development at this site

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17990CONDITIONAL31 Aug 2017

the demolition of an existing dwelling measuring 191m2 and replacement with the construction of a car park on the site and all associated site works

Ted Johnsons , Maryfield , Monread Road

263m
171462CONDITIONAL21 Dec 2017

agricultural shed of circa 1200sqm., ancillary concrete apron, recessed entrance, surface water to soakaways, all associated site works

Monread North , Naas , Co. Kildare.

266m
23813CONDITIONAL27 Jul 2023

The development consists of (1) Retention of changes to granted development (Ref 20/868), involving the reduction of new build floor area by 169.5 m2 at ground floor level & 557.5 m2 at first floor level. (2) Retention of new cladding & raised parapet to front elevation of existing building. (3) Planning for new signage to front boundary (previously granted under expired planning ref 10/500062)

TED JOHNSTON LTD. , MONREAD ROAD , NAAS

272m
20868CONDITIONAL6 Aug 2020

the demolition of an existing single storey storage/warehouse area with a floor area of 452sqm, and the construction of a new 2 storey extension including a mezzanine for the purpose of storage with a gross floor area of 1325sqm and all associated site works

Monread Road , Naas , Co. Kildare.

286m
23290CONDITIONAL23 Mar 2023

Extension of Duration of Planning Ref. No. 18/454 - 20 no. Light Industrial/Warehouse Units (277.3sqm ea), total proposed building area 5,606.2sqm, including all associated site works, road, and services ,accessed via Maryfield Court Road off Monread Road, forming phase 2 of a 3 phase development (phase 1 granted under pl. Ref.no. 17/574)

Monread Road , Naas , Co. Kildare.

292m
2661008N/A10 Sept 2026

development will consist of: Retention of the existing façade; Replacement of the existing roller shutter with glazed panels and a glazed double door; Replacement of the existing Perspex windows with new aluminium-framed glazed windows; Installation of a new individual-letter illuminated logo/signage to the upper section of the existing façade; All associated site development and ancillary works.

Unit 35 Monread Industrial Park , Monread Rd , Naas

294m
18454CONDITIONAL23 Apr 2018

20 no. Light Industrial/Warehouse Units (277.3sqm ea), total proposed building area 5,606.2sqm, including all associated site works, road, and services ,accessed via Maryfield Court Road off Monread Road, forming phase 2 of a 3 phase development (phase 1 granted under pl. Ref.no. 17/574)

Monread Road , Naas , Co.Kildare

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