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  Ground Mounted Solar Array and Ancillary works in the townland of Kilderry Co Kilkenny , Grid connection and associated works within the townland of Kilderry and adjoining townlands of Scart Ballynamona Rathgarvan (or Clifden) Churchclara Clarabricke

Aug 25 2023

Application Received

Oct 18 2023

Further Info. Requested

Jul 19 2024

Further Info. Received

Sep 12 2024

Decision Due

Sep 12 2024

Decision

Oct 15 2024

Granted

Oct 14 2034

Expiry (if required)
  • Submitted to Kilkenny County Council, 25 / 08 / 2023
  • Application Type: PERMISSION
  • Current Status: APPLICATION FINALISED
  • Decision Text: CONDITIONAL
  • Decision Summary: Granted
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Kilderry Solar Farm Ltd. seeks a 10 year planning permission with an operational lifetime of 40 years from the date of commissioning for the development of a ground mounted solar array as well as national grid connection and all ancillary works in the townland of Kilderry, and adjoining townlands of and adjoining town lands of Scart, Ballynamona, Rathgarvan (or Clifden), Churchclara, Clarabricken, Clara Upper, Clara, Kilmagar, Feathallagh and Ballysallagh, Co. Kilkenny. The proposed development comprises the following: i. Up to 200,000 sq.m of solar PV panels up to 2.6m in height mounted on metal frames complete with c. 370 string inverters mounted to the rear of the panels; ii. Up to 16 no. Transformer Stations; iii. 38kV Substation compound including 1 no. customer control room (29.25 sq.m), 1 no. ESB control room(22.75 sq.m.) 1 no. switch gear room (29.25 sq.m.) and 1 no. spare room (21.55 sq.m.), 1 no. 38kV cable bay, 1 no. lightning mast (18m in height),... Signup to read full development description
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    • Description: Regionally Important Aquifer - Karstified (diffuse)

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    • Unit Name: Ballyadams Formation
    • Description: Crinoidal wackestone/packstone limestone
    • Labels: CDBADM / BM

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