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Knocknacree , Castledermot , Co. Kildare

Aug 01 2025

Application Received

Sep 24 2025

Decision

Sep 25 2025

Decision Due

Submitted: 01 / 08 / 2025
Kildare County Council
Application Type:
PERMISSION
Application Status:
APPLICATION FINALISED
Council Decision:
REFUSED (Refused)

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Development Description:

for construction of a detached, part single/part two storey dwelling, a detached garage, the provision of a new vehicular entrance and driveway; and the provision of all other associated site excavation, infrastructure, and site development works above and below ground, including wastewater treatment system and percolation area

Nearby Applications:

Distance:	Received:	Decision:	Development Address:	Development Description:
2.4km	31/03/2026	N/A	Straboe , Ballyhacket Lower and Ballycook , Co. Carlow	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	Details...
1.8km	31/03/2026	N/A	Newtown , Ballycullane Lower and Ballycullane Upper , Co. Kildare	RED III Application for a solar farm development that will consist of: (i) Construction and operation solar PV panels on ground mounted steel supported structures with associated string inverters; (ii) Installation of 18 no. transformer stations at various points across the site; (iii) Internal underground trenching, electrical cabling and ducting between the solar PV arrays and electrical inverters/transformers; (iv) Provision of 1 no. site entrance from the L4014 via an existing agricultural access point and provision of 1 no. passing bay along the L4014; (v) Provision of internal access tracks and watercourse/drain crossings, perimeter fencing and pole mounted CCTV cameras; (vi) 1 no. temporary construction compound; (vii) 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. 65.1ha, the subject of this application, is located in Co. Kildare and c. 61.3ha is located in Co. Carlow. A separate planning application is being lodged with Carlow 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 of 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	Details...
30m	09/12/2025	CONDITIONAL	Knocknacree , Castledermot , Co. Kildare	Construction of a detached, part single/ part two-storey dwelling, a detached garage, the provision of a new shared vehicular entrance and driveway; and the provision of all other associated site excavation, infrastructural and site development works above and below ground, including wastewater treatment system and percolation area	Details...
80m	09/12/2025	CONDITIONAL	Knocknacree , Castledermot , Co. Kildare	Construction of a detached, part single/ part two-storey dwelling, a detached garage, the provision of a new shared vehicular entrance and driveway; and the provision of all other associated site excavation, infrastructural and site development works above and below ground, including wastewater treatment system and percolation area	Details...
1.9km	11/11/2025	CONDITIONAL	Moorestown , Killerig , Co. Carlow.	to construct a dwelling house with services, domestic garage and all associated site works	Details...
2.2km	08/09/2025	CONDITIONAL	Burtonhall Demesne , Castledermot , Co. Kildare	The rescinding of condition no. 3 of planning permission register reference: 88/222; the construction of a detached, part single/ part two-storey dwelling with integrated two car garage, the provision of a new vehicular entrance and driveway; the provision of landscaping, including boundary treatments; and the provision of all other associated site excavation, infrastructural and site development works above and below ground, including wastewater treatment system and percolation area	Details...
2.2km	05/09/2025	N/A	Burtonhall Demesne , Castledermot , Co. Kildare	for the rescinding of condition no. 3 of planning permission register reference: 88/222; the construction of a detached, part single/ part two-storey dwelling with integrated two car garage, the provision of a new vehicular entrance and driveway; the provision of Landscaping, including boundary treatments; and the provision of all other associated site excavation, infrastructural and site development works above and below ground, including wastewater treatment system and percolation area.	Details...
100m	01/08/2025	N/A	Knocknacree , Castledermot , Co. Kildare	for construction of a detached, part single/part two-storey dwelling, a detached garage, the provision of a new vehicular entrance and driveway, and the provision of all other associated site excavation, infrastructural and site development works above and below ground, including wastewater treatment system and percolation area	Details...
2.8km	17/04/2025	CONDITIONAL	Burton Hall Demesne , Carlow , Co. Kildare	for the construction of a home office & home Gym as constructed and all associated site works	Details...
210m	23/12/2024	CONDITIONAL	Knocknacree Cross Roads , Castledermot , Co. Kildare	Retention Permission for; a) changes to layout of a portion of storage yard permitted by planning references 19/948, 22/1158 and 23/60313 b) relocation of wastewater treatment system and polishing filter previously permitted by planning reference 22/1158. c) new petrol / oil interceptors and associated silt traps d) attenuation/infiltration pond, e) new boundary treatments, and Permission for; f) extension to existing machinery repairs workshop, g) change of use of agricultural lands to new storage yard, h) new retaining walls i) new access ramp j) new wash bay area k) new wash bay storage shed l) new storage bays and associated concrete apron m) all other associated site development works	Details...
2.9km	17/12/2024	CONDITIONAL	Ballyburn Pit , Ballyburn Upper Gorteenvacan Knockbane , Castledermot	for the continuance of use of existing site infrastructure, including all processing equipment and the extension of the extraction area at Ballyburn Pit (currently permitted under planning reference 05/2091 and ABP PL09.220222) which is located within the Townlands of Ballyburn Upper, Gorteenvacan, Knockbane, Castledermot, Co. Kildare. The proposal includes for the extension of the extraction area into agricultural lands to the south with known quality reserves of sand and gravel. The extension will cover an area of 28.3 hectares (ha), with the overall application area covering 37.8 ha, the balance comprising continuance of use and restoration. The Proposed Development will seek to extract sand and gravel reserves (circa 3,000,000 tonnes over the lifetime) to a final pit floor of 71m OD, ensuring a finished pit floor above the winter water table. The Proposed Development seeks the continuance of use of existing established pit infrastructure (including processing plant, machinery, entrance, office/welfare facilities, carpark, wheel wash, weighbridge, haul routes and other ancillary infrastructure). The Proposed Development also includes provisions for the restoration of the Site, which will include the importation of circa 1,125,000 tonnes of clean uncontaminated soil and stone by-product materials to compliment overburden originating from within the Site. A planning permission of 15 years is being sought for the completion of the Proposed Development. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. Revised by Significant further information which consists of of a reduction of estimated extraction tonnages of sand and gravel reserves to circa 2,664,392 tonnes and reduced importation for restoration to circa 975,259 tonnes of clean uncontaminated soil and stone by-product materials due to extraction area revisions, archaeological information resulting from geophysical surveys/archaeological testing and a revised restoration plan has been presented in the form of an updated NIS, addendums to the EIAR and Revised Plans	Details...
2.9km	18/11/2024	N/A	Ballyburn Pit , Ballyburn Upper Gorteenvacan Knockbane , Castledermot	for the continuance of use of existing site infrastructure, including all processing equipment and the extension of the extraction area at Ballyburn Pit (currently permitted under planning reference 05/2091 and ABP PL09.220222) which is located within the Townlands of Ballyburn Upper, Gorteenvacan, Knockbane, Castledermot, Co. Kildare. The proposal includes for the extension of the extraction area into agricultural lands to the south with known quality reserves of sand and gravel. The extension will cover an area of 28.3 hectares (ha), with the overall application area covering 37.8 ha, the balance comprising continuance of use and restoration. The Proposed Development will seek to extract sand and gravel reserves (circa 3,000,000 tonnes over the lifetime) to a final pit floor of 71m OD, ensuring a finished pit floor above the winter water table. The Proposed Development seeks the continuance of use of existing established pit infrastructure (including processing plant, machinery, entrance, office/welfare facilities, carpark, wheel wash, weighbridge, haul routes and other ancillary infrastructure). The Proposed Development also includes provisions for the restoration of the Site, which will include the importation of circa 1,125,000 tonnes of clean uncontaminated soil and stone by-product materials to compliment overburden originating from within the Site. A planning permission of 15 years is being sought for the completion of the Proposed Development. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application.	Details...
230m	18/09/2024	CONDITIONAL	Knocknacree Cross , Castledermot , Co. Kildare	The development will consist of: Material alterations to previously approved development Pl. Ref. 22/1158. The proposed changes include: a. An increase in building height by 1.770 meters from 8 to 9.770 meters. b. Increase in Ground Floor Level by .275 meters and First Floor Level by .885 meters. c. Internal alterations. d. Changes to External Elevations to include the redesign of building façade and main entrance. e. Company signage located at existing entrance to premises.	Details...
250m	17/09/2024	N/A	Knocknacree Cross , Castledermot , Co. Kildare	for Material alterations to previously approved development Pl. Ref. 22/1158. The proposed changes include: a. An increase in building height by 1.770 meters from 8 to 9.770 meters. b. Increase in Ground Floor Level by .275 meters and First Floor Level by .885 meters. c. Internal alterations. d. Changes to External Elevations to include the redesign of building façade and main entrance. e. Company signage located at existing entrance to premises	Details...
330m	13/08/2024	CONDITIONAL	Knocknacree , Castledermot , Co. Kildare	for a single-storey four-bedroom detached dwelling with new recessed road entrance; the provision of a new septic tank and percolation area; and the provision of all other associated site excavation, infrastructural and site development works above and below ground	Details...
1.5km	19/06/2024	REFUSED	Townland of Bigbog , Castledermot , Co Kildare	for temporary planning permission for 2 years for hard standing area for storage of cars and all associated site works	Details...
2.4km	06/06/2024	CONDITIONAL	Ballyhade , Castedermot , Co. Kildare	for sun room as constructed to the side of existing single storey dwelling house, all ancillary site works and services	Details...
540m	26/04/2024	CONDITIONAL	Davidstown Upper , Castledermot , Kildare	to replace an existing telecommunications installation, wind turbine, associated equipment compound and fencing with a new 15m monopole type telecommunications support structure carrying antenna and dishes enclosed within a 2.4 metre high palisade fenced compound together with associated ground equipment cabinets and associated site works . Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of Retention Permission sought for existing telecommunications installation, wind turbine and associated equipment compound and fencing and planning permission been sought to replace same with a new 15m monopole type telecommunications support structure carrying antenna and dishes enclosed with a 2.4 metre high palisade fenced compound together associated ground equipment cabinets and associated site works.	Details...
2.8km	12/04/2024	CONDITIONAL	Burton Hall Demesne , Carlow , Co. Kildare	the construction of a single storey extension to the side & rear elevation of my existing dwelling, retention permission for the construction of a home office & home Gym and all associated site works	Details...

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