Kerdiffstown and Monread North, Naas, Co. Kildare
Proposed development
For the extension of the operational lifespan of a solar farm permitted by Kildare County Council under Reg. Ref. 201418 from 25 No. years as permitted (by reason of Condition No. 3 of permission Reg. Reg. 201418) to 40 No. years
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Decision due
- 17 Apr 2025
Timeline
Application received
21 Feb 2025
Decision due
17 Apr 2025
Decision: conditional
14 Apr 2025
Grant issued
11 Jul 2025
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Planning history within 750 m
for the change of use of 1st floor non-usable attic space to new storage space, minor internal layout arrangements to the ground floor area including provision of Accessible w.c, provision of stairs to new storage space, all within the existing industrial unit and the provision of non-illuminated signage to the front elevation of the unit and all ancillary site works.
for the change of use of 1st floor non-usable attic space to new storage space, minor internal layout arrangements to the ground floor area including provision of Accessible w.c, provision of stairs to new storage space, all within the existing industrial unit and the provision of non-illuminated signage to the front elevation of the unit and all ancillary site works.
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.
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.
Retention of the existing façade. Planning Permission for the proposed replacement of the existing roller shutter with glazed panels and a glazed double door, proposed replacement of the existing perspex windows with new aluminium-framed glazed windows, proposed installation of a new individual-letter illuminated logo/signage to the upper section of the existing façade and all associated site development and ancillary works.
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.