Solar Planning in Co. Kildare
Specialist solar planning documentation for developers, farmers, and contractors in County Kildare — accepted by Kildare County Council and An Bord Pleanála.
Solar Planning in County Kildare
Kildare has the highest density of consented and operational solar farms in Ireland. The county's flat topography, excellent grid infrastructure, and proximity to Dublin's electricity demand make it the benchmark county for solar development in Ireland.
SolarPlan Ireland has prepared planning documentation for solar projects across County Kildare, working with local developers, planning consultants, and energy companies to navigate Kildare County Council's planning requirements — and, where needed, An Bord Pleanála proceedings.
For Kildare solar projects we most often prepare a glint and glare assessment, solar PV planning drawings and, where landscape sensitivity requires it, a landscape plan.
Planning Authority
Kildare County Council
Kildare County Council has extensive experience processing solar planning applications and has developed clear expectations for technical documentation. The council's renewable energy policies strongly support utility-scale solar on agricultural land, provided visual and landscape impacts are adequately addressed. Glint and glare assessments and Landscape Plans are standard requirements.
Common Project Types in Co. Kildare
Our Services in Co. Kildare
Glint & Glare
Protect neighbours, protect your planning application
Planning Drawings
Accurate drawings that satisfy planners first time
Ground-Mounted
Field-to-grid solar farm design for Irish conditions
Roof-Mounted
Commercial and domestic rooftop solar — designed right
Landscape Plans
Landscape plans that complement your LVIA or arboriculture report
Key Planning Considerations in Co. Kildare
- Kildare County Council's specific solar energy development guidelines set out preferred setback distances from roads, dwellings, and hedgerows — our submissions are designed to address each requirement directly.
- The Curragh plains and other open flat landscapes require careful visual impact analysis — photomontages from agreed viewpoints are typically required.
- Many larger projects go directly to An Bord Pleanála as Strategic Infrastructure Developments — our documentation meets ABP technical requirements.
- Battery storage co-location is increasingly common in Kildare — additional fire safety and grid impact documentation is required for these applications.
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