Townland of, Kilglass, Co. Kildare
Proposed development
For a period of 10 years to construct and complete a solar PV energy development with a total site area of 45.9 hectares, comprising of the construction of PV panels mounted on metal frames, transformer stations, GRP unit, internal access tracks, perimeter fencing with CCTV cameras and access gates, electrical cabling and ducting, temporary construction compound, landscaping and all ancillary infrastructure and associated works. The solar farm would be operational for 35 years. The export capacity to grid is estimated to be c. 35MW MEC. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of this application
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Decision due
- 16 Jan 2026
Timeline
Application received
20 Mar 2025
Council asked for further information
14 May 2025
Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)
13 Nov 2025
Decision due
16 Jan 2026
Decision: refused
16 Jan 2026
Appeal lodged (PL-500767-KE-26)
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Planning history within 750 m
(1) Extend the life of the existing sand and gravel pit development totalling c.23.2 hectares previously granted under planning permissions 99/1200 (ABP Pl09.118274) with processing that includes crushing, washing and screening, and 07/977 (ABP PL09.226718); The sand and gravel pit extension area totalling c.30.9 hectares previously granted under planning permission 07/977 (ABP PL09-226718) The sand and gravel extraction areas will be c.25.7 hectares and will consist of dry working above the water table; (3) Include for all associated services and ancillary works consisting of: (a) the existing processing plant for the purposes of crushing, washing and screening; (b) the existing office and toilet and associated waste water treatment system, canteen, weighbridge, wheelwash and site entrance; (c) the construction of new screening berms on the northern and western boundaries of the proposed extension area; (4) Restoration of most of the worked-out sand and gravel pit (c.39.6 hectares) to its surrounding/former ground level using naturally occurring materials, principally inert soil and stone generated by construction and development activity and imported as waste under licence or as by-product (in accordance with Article 27 of the European Communities (Waste Directive) Regulations 2011 (as amended). Regulations 2011 (as amended). Restoration of the entire site to a combination of agricultural and nature conservation areas; (5) Installation of a dedicated covered waste inspection and quarantine shed and for storage of plant and machinery (c.20m length x 12m width x 7.5m height); (6) The proposed development is within an overall application area of c.54.1 hectares and is for a total period of 25 years (the sand and gravel extraction operational period is for 22 years and the importation of materials for restoration is for 25 years). An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) have been prepared in respect of this planning application. Part of the proposed restoration element of the development will require a waste licence from the Environmental Protection Agency
of the retention of 2 No. domestic sheds at the rear of our dwelling for ancillary use to our main dwelling