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Dunnstown Johnstown or , Dunshane and Harristown , Co. Kildare

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Planning application 2661178

Kildare - Kildare County Council

Proposed Development

a proposed renewable energy development in the townlands of Dunnstown, Johnstown or Dunshane and Harristown Co. Kildare. The development will consist of: • Ground mounted solar photovoltaic panels with a module surface area of 150,000m2 • 5 No. Inverter/Transformer centre/RMUs and hardstands • 3 No. Weather Stations • 4 No. spare parts storage containers • Provision of new site access tracks and upgrade of existing tracks • Underground electrical ducting and cable within the solar farm site and under the L6044 local road to connect the solar farm field parcels • Undergrounding of c. 200m of overhead line • 3 No. temporary construction compounds • 2 new site entrances taken from the L6044 • All ancillary development including landscaping, an up to 2.4m high stock proof fence, CCTV and drainage infrastructure

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    23 Oct 2026

  2. Decision due (upcoming)

    6 Dec 2026

Application Details

Location
Dunnstown Johnstown or , Dunshane and Harristown , Co. Kildare
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kildare County Council
Site Area
40.01 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
23 October 2026
Status
NEW APPLICATION
Decision
N/A
Decision Due
6 December 2026

Location

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2661030N/A17 Sept 2026

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