A 10-year permission for the construction of a battery energy storage system (BESS) facility consisting of two…

Application details

Planning reference

26/1372

Council

Cork County Council

Proposal description

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.

Location / address

Kilshinahan, Timoleague, Co. Cork

Applicant

Amarenco Solar Timoleague Limited

Agent

Cork Online

Application type

Permission

Received / registered

22 May 2026

Council decision

Grant with Conditions

Council decision date

27 Aug 2026

Ward / district

Municipal Districts: Municipal District of Bandon - Kinsale

Grid reference

547803, 547006