Newtown, Ballycullane Lower and Ballycullane Upper, Co. Kildare

a proposed Solar Farm and Battery Energy Storage System. The development that will consist of: (i) Construction and operation solar PV panels on ground mounted steel supported structures with associated string inverters; (ii) Construction of a 50 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) compound consisting of BESS units, integrated cabinets, spare parts containers, independent power producer (IPP) building (c. 64sqm) and security fencing (c. 2.6m in height); (iii) Installation of 13 no. transformer stations at various points across the site; (iv) Internal underground trenching, electrical cabling and ducting between the solar PV arrays and electrical inverters/transformers; (v) Provision of 1 no. new site entrance from the L6003 and provision of 2 no. passing bays along the L6003; (vi) Provision of internal access tracks and watercourse/drain crossings, perimeter fencing, pole mounted CCTV cameras; (vii) 1 no. temporary construction compound; (viii) All associated site development, landscaping, drainage arrangements and ancillary works. The proposed solar farm development spans a total site area measuring c. 126.4ha, of which c. 61.3ha, the subject of this application, is located in Co. Carlow and c. 65.1ha is located in Co. Kildare. A separate planning application is being lodged with Kildare County Council. Permission is sought for a period of 10 years with an operational period of 40 years. The total capacity of solar PV panels on the entire development, including Carlow and Kildare, is estimated to be c. 120MW. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and was submitted as part of this application. 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

permission sought for the construction of a Dwelling house, Garage & Garden room, entrance, borewell, septic tank, percolation area, and ancillary services.

sought for the construction of a Silage Pit and associated walls and all associated site works of which 89.6230 sq m is located within Co. Carlow at Moorestown, Co. Carlow. A concurrent planning application is being lodged with Kildare County Council for the remainder of this site to include the following - retention permission sought for agriculatural shed extension and all associated site works. Permission sought for the construction of 2 no. extensions to existing agricultural shed, permission sought for the construction of detached agricultural shed and all associated site works. Permission sought for the construction of silage pit and associated walls and all associated site works of which 691.5728 sq m is located within Co. Kildare at Newtown, Co. Kildare.

for agricultural shed extension and all associated site works. Permission sought for the construction of 2 No. extensions to existing agricultural shed, permission sought for the construction of detached agricultural shed and all associated site works, permission sought for the construction of silage pit and associated walls and all associated site works of which 691.5728sqm is located within Co. Kildare, at Newtown Co. Kildare. A concurrent planning application is being lodged with Carlow County Council for the remainder of this site to include the following: Permission sought for the construction of part silage and associated walls and all associated site works of which 89.6230sqm is located within Co. Carlow, at Moorestown, Co. Carlow. Development at Co. Kildare is located

for the construction of a Silage Pit and associated walls and all associated site works of which 89.6230 sq m is located within Co. Carlow at Moorestown, Co. Carlow. A concurrent planning application is being lodged with Kildare County Council for the remainder of this site to include the following - retention permission sought for agriculatural shed extension and all associated site works. Permission sought for the construction of 2 no. extensions to existing agricultural shed, permission sought for the construction of detached agricultural shed and all associated site works. Permission sought for the construction of silage pit and associated walls and all associated site works of which 691.5728 sq m is located within Co. Kildare at Newtown, Co. Kildare.