Planning application 25/6877
EDF Renewables Ireland Limited intend to apply for a 10 Year Permission for development at this site of c.
Littlesilver, Bandon, Co. Cork
Current status
Further information requested
Latest milestone
Application received
19 Dec 2025
Application timeline
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Application received
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Why this application matters
Battery storage and grid connection
EDF Renewables Ireland Limited proposes a battery energy storage system on a c.1.29-hectare site at Littlesilver, Bandon. The facility would use 28 rechargeable battery containers and connect by underground cable to Bandon 110kV substation, alongside diversion of an existing overhead line.
Former wind-energy site
The scheme includes removal of a decommissioned wind turbine and associated outbuilding, repurposing the site for energy-storage and electricity-network infrastructure.
Supporting power infrastructure
Associated works include a 38kV substation building and compounds, seven MV units, auxiliary transformer, resistor/reactor/harmonic-filter equipment, access-track and entrance upgrades, drainage features, security measures and landscaping.
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Application details
- Planning reference
- 25/6877
- Council
- Cork County Council
- Proposal description
- EDF Renewables Ireland Limited intend to apply for a 10 Year Permission for development at this site of c. 1.29 ha, located on lands at Littlesilver, Bandon, Co. Cork. The proposed development consists of a battery energy storage system (BESS) facility, which will comprise of rechargeable battery units contained within 28 no. c. 25 ft containers on site; 7 no. MVs units; 1 no. auxiliary transformer; a resistor, reactor and harmonic filter unit; a low voltage (LV) building and a welfare and spares container. The proposed development also involves the diversion of the existing overhead line on site and includes an underground cable, which will connect the BESS facility to the Bandon 110kV substation. The proposed development will include for the demolition and removal of the existing decommissioned wind turbine and associated outbuilding on site. The proposed development also includes the construction of a 38kV substation building with associated compounds and car parking; stock proof fencing and gateways; landscaping; foul water holding tank; rainwater harvesting tank; stone soakaways; piped infrastructure and ducting; retention basin and stone headwall; signage; security fencing; boundary treatments; lighting; CCTV; SUDs; permeable gravel area; upgrading of the existing site entrance with partial hedgerow removal; new access track and upgrading of the existing access track; and all associated site development and excavation works above and below ground. Planning permission is sought for a period of 10 years.
- Location / address
- Littlesilver, Bandon, Co. Cork
- Applicant
- EDF Renewables Ireland Limited
- Agent
- ÓRla Casey (Tom Phillips + Associates)
- Application type
- Permission
- Received / registered
- 19 Dec 2025
- Ward / district
- Municipal Districts: Municipal District of Bandon - Kinsale
- Grid reference
- 549741, 558533
Application location
Approximate map position from available planning location data.
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