A 10-year permission for the construction of a battery energy storage system (BESS)…
Kilshinahan, Timoleague, Co. Cork
Proposed development
A 10-year permission for the construction of a battery energy storage system (BESS) facility consisting of two single-storey BESS units, two single-storey power conversion system (PCS) units, a single storey transformer station, underground cabling connecting the BESS to the permitted substation within the solar PV farm( permitted under Planning Ref. No. 25/6532) security fencing and gate, acoustic barrier and all other ancillary site development Kilshinahan, Timoleague, Co. Cork. The BESS facility will be arranged within a site area of approximately 0.043ha co-located within the development boundary of the permitted solar PV development, Planning Ref. No. 25/6532. 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, 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.
What happens next
Permission was granted on 27 Aug 2026. Third parties may appeal within four weeks; after that the permission is final and works can start once a commencement notice is lodged.
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- 25/6532Kilshinahan, Timoleague, Co. CorkGranted
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- 25/4884Garryndruig and Ballycatteen Timoleague Co.CorkOn Site
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- 25/5393Kilshinahan Bandon Co. CorkClosed
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