Dunnstown Johnstown or, Dunshane and Harristown, Co. Kildare
Proposed development
A proposed renewable energy development in the townlands of Dunnstown, Johnstown or Dunshane and Harristown Co. Kildare. The development will consist of: • Ground mounted solar photovoltaic panels with a module surface area of 150,000m2 • 5 No. Inverter/Transformer centre/RMUs and hardstands • 3 No. Weather Stations • 4 No. spare parts storage containers • Provision of new site access tracks and upgrade of existing tracks • Underground electrical ducting and cable within the solar farm site and under the L6044 local road to connect the solar farm field parcels • Undergrounding of c. 200m of overhead line • 3 No. temporary construction compounds • 2 new site entrances taken from the L6044 • All ancillary development including landscaping, an up to 2.4m high stock proof fence, CCTV and drainage infrastructure
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Decision due
- 6 Dec 2026
Timeline
Application received
23 Oct 2026
Last day for public submissions (est.)
Thu 26 Nov 2026
Decision due
6 Dec 2026
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Planning history within 750 m
a proposed renewable energy development to construct a section of underground cabling connecting two parcels of the Permitted Delamain Solar Farm (Planning Reference 23/567/ ABP-318785) replacing a section of permitted cable, located in the townlands of Dunnstown and Harristown Co. Kildare. The development will consist of: • A c. 1.58km 33kV cross-country underground cable (UGC) with associated joint bays located within agricultural fields and private lands and a section crossing the L6044 local road. • All ancillary site works The planning application seeks a 10-year planning permission. 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.
RED iii development will consist of: • Ground mounted solar photovoltaic panels with a module surface area of 150,000m2 • 5 No. Inverter/Transformer centre/RMUs and hardstands • 3 No. Weather Stations • 4 No. spare parts storage containers • Provision of new site access tracks and upgrade of existing tracks • Underground electrical ducting and cable within the solar farm site and under the L6044 local road to connect the solar farm field parcels • Undergrounding of c. 200m of overhead line • 3 No. temporary construction compounds • 2 new site entrances taken from the L6044 • All ancillary development including landscaping, an up to 2.4m high stock proof fence, CCTV and drainage infrastructure.
RED III - will consist of: • Ground mounted solar photovoltaic panels with a module surface area of 150,000m2 • 5 No. Inverter/Transformer centre/RMUs and hardstands • 3 No. Weather Stations • 4 No. spare parts storage containers • Provision of new site access tracks and upgrade of existing tracks • Underground electrical ducting and cable within the solar farm site and under the L6044 local road to connect the solar farm field parcels • Undergrounding of c. 200m of overhead line • 3 No. temporary construction compounds • 2 new site entrances taken from the L6044 • All ancillary development including landscaping, an up to 2.4m high stock proof fence, CCTV and drainage infrastructure.
the construction of a single storey extension to the rear of existing house
(1) Construction of storey and a half extension to side and rear of existing dwelling. (2) Single-storey link extension between dwelling and proposed extension. (3) Alterations and renovations to existing dwelling including, reconfigured floor layout and new doors and window positions to elevations. (4) Decommissioning of original sub-standard septic tank. (5) Installation of new waste water treatment system. (6) And all associated site works
a) Amendment of Condition No2(b) of Planning File Ref 92/786 to remove sterilisation of a portion of the land to allow for the erection of the proposed house, b) proposed new single storey dwelling, c) new vehicle entrance, d) domestic garage, e) treatment system & percolation area along with all associated site development and facilitating works