Utilities development at the townland of Loan, Castlecomer
Within the townland of Loan, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny
2.02 ha · Lodged
Planning application 2660634 to Kilkenny County Council at the townland of Loan, Castlecomer. A council decision is due by 26 November 2026.
Timeline
- Application lodged
- Council decision due
Key facts
Proposed development
for development. The development will consist of a 10-year permission for the construction of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) on a site of approximately 2.02 hectares. It will comprise 32 no. battery energy storage system units, 8 no. transformers, 1 no. control room, 1 no. switchgear, 1 no. storage container, 2 no. water tanks, underground cabling (including a 33 kV grid connection cable from the on-site switchgear to the substation serving the adjacent solar farm (Planning Reference: 16276)), fencing with access gates, 4 no. closed-circuit television (CCTV) posts, 5 no. lighting posts, 1 no. temporary construction compound, new and upgraded access tracks, and associated landscaping and ancillary works. Access to the Application Site will be provided via an existing access point off the R426, located to the southeast of the Application Site. The access point will be upgraded to facilitate safe entry and exit for traffic. The development will have an operational capacity of up to 20-megawatt peak and is designed to have an operational lifetime of 40 years. 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
Planning status
The application has been lodged and validated. The council has eight weeks to decide, unless it asks for further information. The council's decision is due by 26 Nov 2026.
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Other applications on the Kilkenny register close to this address.
- 2460299Loan, Castlecomer, County KilkennyGranted
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- 2560435Loan, Castlecomer, Co. KilkennyLodged
to retain attic conversion, internal changes and external changes to front, rear and side elevations and all associated site development works
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