Kildare County Council grants permission for wind farm grid connection works at Kilberry Bog, Loughabor, 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 17 April 2026. 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.

for the erection of a guyed wind monitoring mast 120m in height, with instruments, and all ancillary works necessary for its construction and maintenance, for a period of six years. The purpose of the proposed mast is to assess the suitability of the surrounding area for wind farm development. Revised by Significant further information which consists of an auxiliary power system including wind charger 5 metres in height, underground cabling 12 metres in length, solar array and battery enclosure