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RED III for 10-year permission for the development of a solar farm on an overall…

Townlands of Beaconstown Kilkea Lodge Farm Kilkea Upper Castleroe West , Castleroe East Knockroe Crooket Johnstown North Johnstown South , County Kildare

New Application

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Proposed use: See council description

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The story so far

Application timeline

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25 Aug 2026Application received
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What changed

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Observed: 21 September 2026. This describes our archive, not an application event date.

Why it matters locally

The proposal concerns Townlands of Beaconstown Kilkea Lodge Farm Kilkea Upper Castleroe West , Castleroe East Knockroe Crooket Johnstown North Johnstown South , County Kildare. Proposal excerpt: “RED III for 10-year permission for the development of a solar farm on an overall site of c. 129.8 hectares consisting of the following: c. 496,308 sq m of solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted steel frames; 19 no. …”

Location & nearby applications

Townlands of Beaconstown Kilkea Lodge Farm Kilkea Upper Castleroe West , Castleroe East Knockroe Crooket Johnstown North Johnstown South , County Kildare

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Nearby applications

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alterations and refurbishment of an existing single storey vernacular cottage with a half-dormer attic; a proposed single sto…About 1.8 km · Kilkea Upper , Castledermot , Co.KildareRef 2660203 · Permission granted with conditions
the subdivision and extension of the existing site, the provision of a new wastewater treatment system and percolation area a…About 1.9 km · 567 Levitstown , Athy , Co. KildareRef 2660808 · Further Information
the subdivision of the existing site, the construction of a detached, single-storey dwelling, the provision of a new vehicula…About 2.0 km · Levitstown , Athy , Co. KildareRef 2660806 · Further Information
the construction of a single storey dwelling, a new entrance, septic tank & percolation area, a bored well and all associated…About 2.0 km · Mullaghreelan , Kilkea , Co. KildareRef 2561284 · New Application
Full planning permission for a development in the curtilage of a protected structure at The Golf Lodges, Kilkea Demesne, Cast…About 2.3 km · The Golf Lodges , Kilkea Demesne , Castledermot Athy Co. KildareRef 2660972 · New Application

Documents & sources

Kildare County Council · Reference 2660958

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Source records and verification details

Change record: NPAD · source SHA-256: b231d87eb6b4327d3ab83d243242fa83c8d515c1218831c6a348abdb66a156b8

Proposal: NPAD · source SHA-256: b231d87eb6b4327d3ab83d243242fa83c8d515c1218831c6a348abdb66a156b8

Latest source observation retained: 2026-09-21T10:02:06.203754+00:00. Source dataset date: 2026-09-15.

Full description from the council file

RED III for 10-year permission for the development of a solar farm on an overall site of c. 129.8 hectares consisting of the following: c. 496,308 sq m of solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted steel frames; 19 no. hardstanding locations for electrical skids; new internal access tracks with passing bays; underground power and communications cables and ducts, including along the L8084, L8087, L4009 and L4012 public roads; 1no. Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) location associated with the underground cable route; a total of 4 no. solar farm site entrances (1 no. from the L8084 public road, 1 no. from the L8091 public road, and 2 no. from the L4012 public road); access gates; 4 no. temporary site compounds of c. 4,050 sq m each to be used for storage during construction activity; 48no. Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Containers and 12no. associated MV Stations as well as associated CCTV, BESS Compound fencing, gate, boundary fencing and all associated ancillary drainage development, site works and services. The solar farm will be operational for 40 years. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and will be submitted to the planning authority with the 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.

Application details

Reference: 2660958
Site address: Townlands of Beaconstown Kilkea Lodge Farm Kilkea Upper Castleroe West , Castleroe East Knockroe Crooket Johnstown North Johnstown South , County Kildare
Homes in source field: 0 (proposal, not completions)
Reported floor area (m²): 0
Application type: PERMISSION
Latest reported outcome: New Application
Date received: August 25, 2026
Decision due: October 08, 2026
Authority: Kildare County Council

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