Kildare County Council grants permission for wind energy development at Davidstown Upper, Castledermot, Co. Kildare

In context

There were 61 nationally in the past twelve months. Of the 85 such applications decided by councils in the past three years, 74% were granted.

What happens next

The applicant, or anyone who made a submission on the application, can appeal the decision to An Coimisiún Pleanála within four weeks of 11 September 2024. If no appeal is lodged, the council’s decision stands and a final grant issues.

The development description, as lodged

Verbatim from the Kildare County Council register. This is the source for every figure in the story above.

to replace an existing telecommunications installation, wind turbine, associated equipment compound and fencing with a new 15m monopole type telecommunications support structure carrying antenna and dishes enclosed within a 2.4 metre high palisade fenced compound together with associated ground equipment cabinets and associated site works . Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of Retention Permission sought for existing telecommunications installation, wind turbine and associated equipment compound and fencing and planning permission been sought to replace same with a new 15m monopole type telecommunications support structure carrying antenna and dishes enclosed with a 2.4 metre high palisade fenced compound together associated ground equipment cabinets and associated site works.