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Townland of Coolnafearagh , Monasterevin , Co. Kildare

Sep 12 2025

Application Received
  • Submitted: 12 / 09 / 2025
  • Application Type:
    PERMISSION
  • Application Status:
    INCOMPLETED APPLICATION
  • Council Decision:
    N/A (Unknown)

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Development Description:

for • Linear arrays of solar PV panels on ground mounted steel supported structures with associated cabling and ducting; • 4 no. proposed single storey inverter stations; • All associated underground cabling (within and between land parcels), including onsite control and switch gear room; • Site Perimeter fencing; • 2 no. new site entrances with palisade double security gates; • 2 no. temporary construction compound/carpark/material storage areas with associated temporary site offices, parking areas and security fencing; • 3 no. temporary and 1 no. permanent steel storage containers; • Site access tracks including passing and turning bays; • On-site pole mounted CCTV cameras; • 2 no. bottomless culverts; • 2 no. temporary construction stage Moby Dick type wheel wash systems; • 1 no. Concrete wash out location (within the westernmost temporary construction compound); and • All associated and ancillary works. The proposed solar farm development spans a total site area measuring 60.36 ha, of which 37.66 ha is located in Co. Kildare and 22.7 ha is located in Co. Laois. Permission is sought for a period of 10 years with an operational period of 40 years. The total capacity of Solar PV on the site is estimated to be 32 MW

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2.6km 08/06/2026 N/A Cooley Cottage , Killenure , Ballybrittas Demolition of existing single storey agricultural shed (77spm) and the construction of replacement single storey agricultural shed (150 sqm) to the side and rear of existing house Details...
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1.3km 13/03/2026 N/A Inchacooley , Monasterevin , Co. Laois construct a Dwelling House, Garage, Site Entrance, Tertiary treatment system and Infiltration/ treatment area and to include all associated site works Details...
2km 27/02/2026 N/A Clogheen Bridge , Clogheen , Monasterevin the construction of 3 No. detached two storey houses, attic conversion, connection to public foul sewer with pumping station, recessed entrance and all associated site works Details...
1.3km 27/02/2026 N/A Inchacooley , Monasterevin , Co. Kildare construct proposed Dwelling House, Garage, Site Entrance, Tertiary treatment system and Infiltration/ treatment area and to include all associated site works Details...
1.6km 17/12/2025 N/A Passlands , Monasterevin , Co. Kildare for a concrete boat slip for the launching of boats within the boundary of the river barrow (river Barrow and river Nore SAC Code:002162) all associated site works at: Passlands, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the planning application and will be submitted with the planning application Details...
1.6km 10/12/2025 N/A Passlands , Monasterevin , Co. Kildare for a concrete boat slip for the launching of boats within the boundary of the river barrow (river Barrow and rover Nore SAC Code:002162) all associated site works at: Passlands, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the planning application and will be submitted with the planning application Details...
2.1km 18/11/2025 N/A Lea Road , Portarlington , Co. Laois construct a Cattery Building , consisting of 5 units in a steel insulated shed Details...
420m 29/10/2025 N/A Townland of Coolnafearagh , Monasterevin , Co. Kildare RED III Application - Linear arrays of solar PV panels on ground mounted steel supported structures with associated cabling and ducting; 4 no. proposed single storey inverter stations; All associated underground cabling (within and between land parcels), including onsite control and switch gear room; Site Perimeter fencing; 2 no. new site entrances with palisade double security gates; 2 no. temporary construction compound/carpark/material storage areas with associated temporary site offices, parking areas and security fencing; 3 no. temporary and 1 no. permanent steel storage containers; Site access tracks including passing and turning bays; On-site pole mounted CCTV cameras; 2 no. bottomless culverts; 2 no. temporary construction stage Moby Dick type wheel wash systems; 1 no. Concrete wash out location (within the westernmost temporary construction compound); and All associated and ancillary works. The proposed solar farm development spans a total site area measuring 60.36 ha, of which 37.66 ha is located in Co. Kildare and 22.7 ha is located in Co. Laois. Permission is sought for a period of 10 years with an operational period of 40 years. The total capacity of Solar PV on the site is estimated to be 32 MW. Details...
2.7km 29/10/2025 CONDITIONAL Ballykelly GFC Stephen O’Rourke Memorial Park , Ballykelly Monasterevin , County Kildare to erect a 24 metre high lattice telecommunications support structure togehter with antennae, dishes, and associated telecommunications equipment, all enclosed in security fencing Details...
870m 27/10/2025 N/A Coolnafearagh , Monasterevin , Co. Kildare (A)Two-Storey Side & Rear Extension & (B) Single Storey Front Porch Extension to Existing Dwelling with Effluent Treatment System & Percolation Area Using Existing Vehicular Entrance and all associated site works Details...
2.5km 21/10/2025 CONDITIONAL Loughmansland Glebe , Portarlington , Co. Laois change design on previously approved planning permission reg ref 23/60114 to new designed Bungalow Type Dwelling with Effluent Treatment System & Percolation Area Using Shared Realigned Vehicular Entrance Granted Under Planning Reg Ref 05/567 and all associated site works. Details...
3km 08/10/2025 REFUSED Barraderra , Monasterevin , Kildare for the construction of a two-storey detached dwelling, single storey domestic garage, recessed entrance, secondary effluent treatment system and all associated site works Details...
2.9km 08/10/2025 N/A Barraderra , Monasterevin , Kildare for the construction of a two-storey detached dwelling, single storey domestic garage, recessed entrance, secondary effluent treatment system and all associated site works Details...
2.5km 29/09/2025 N/A Loughmansland Glebe , Portarlington , Co. Laois change of design on previously approved planning permission reg ref 23/60114 to new designed Bungalow Type Dwelling with Effluent Treatment System & Percolation Area Using Shared Realigned Vehicular Entrance Granted Under Planning Reg Ref 05/567 and all associated site works. Details...
2.5km 23/09/2025 REFUSED Kilmullen Ullard or Controversyland Clonanny Lea and Loughmansland Glebe , Portarlington , Co. Laois develop the following within Co. Laois: • Linear arrays of solar PV panels on ground mounted steel supported structures with associated cabling and ducting (including onsite control and switch gear room and underground cable grid connection to the Bracklone 110kV substation); • 2 no. proposed single storey inverter stations; • A co-located Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) park (including 16 no. containers with cells and 4 no. containers with PCS and inverters) with associated security fencing and gates; • Site Perimeter fencing; • 1 no. new site entrance with palisade double security gates; • 1 no. temporary construction compound/carpark/material storage area with associated temporary site offices, parking areas and security fencing; • 1 no. temporary and 1 no. permanent steel storage containers; • Site access tracks including passing and turning bays; • On-site pole mounted CCTV cameras; • 1 no. temporary construction stage Moby Dick type wheel wash systems; • 1 no. Concrete wash out locations (within temporary construction compound); and • All associated and ancillary works The proposed solar farm development spans a total site area measuring 60.36 ha, of which 37.66 ha is located in Co. Kildare and 22.7 ha is located in Co. Laois. Permission is sought for a period of 10 years with an operational period of 40 years. The total capacity of Solar PV on the site is estimated to be 32 MW. An Appropriate Assessment Screening Report (AASR) and Natura Impact Statement (NlS) has been prepared for this development and submitted with this planning application. The development is covered by the provisions of the (RED III) Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413 ). The planning application is 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...
3km 15/09/2025 CONDITIONAL Quinnsboro , Monasterevin , Co. Kildare of alterations to previously approved Planning Ref 211363 as follows; a) Additional bay window and window northwest elevation (rear) of dwelling; b) Additional access doors and window to northeast elevation (side) of dwelling; c) Additional window to southwest elevation (side) of dwelling; d) Conversion of garage to ancillary accommodation including gym and staff office; e) Additional access door to southwest elevation (side) of garage; f) Additional windows to northwest elevation (rear) of garage at the existing Community Dwelling Details...
2.9km 12/09/2025 N/A Quinnsboro , Monasterevin , Co. Kildare of alterations to previously approved Planning Ref 211363 as follows; a) New flat roof with bay window to the rear of dwelling b) Windows to north, east and west of dwelling c) Windows to north and west of garage d) Conversion of garage to ancillary accommodation including gym and office Details...
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