Planning application 2561380
For a proposed solar farm development consisting of: linear arrays of solar PV panels on ground mounted steel supported…
Shessy North Shessy South Lydacan South, South Galway, Co. Galway
Current status
Under appeal
Latest milestone
Appeal lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála
15 Dec 2025
Application timeline
Key milestones
Council and An Coimisiún Pleanála milestones.
Application received
Decision: CONDITIONAL
Appeal lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála
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Why this application matters
Renewable energy scale
The proposal is an 86.3ha solar farm across Shessy North, Shessy South and Lydacan South, with estimated export capacity of up to 70MW and a 40-year operational period.
Storage and site infrastructure
The scheme includes a battery energy storage installation comprising 32 cell containers and eight power-conversion-system MV stations, alongside 12 further single-storey MV stations, cabling, access tracks, perimeter security and CCTV.
Separate grid connection
A separate application is intended for a 110kV grid connection and 110kV substation to export electricity from the solar farm, distinguishing the generation site from its transmission infrastructure.
Environmental assessment
An Appropriate Assessment Screening Report and Natura Impact Statement accompany the solar farm application, addressing potential effects relevant to European sites.
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Application details
- Planning reference
- 2561380
- Council
- Galway County Council
- Proposal description
- For a proposed solar farm development consisting of: linear arrays of solar PV panels on ground mounted steel supported structures with associated cabling and ducting; 12 no. proposed single storey MV stations; 1 no. Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) installation (including 32 no. containers with cells and 8no. Power Conversion System (PCS) MV Stations) with associated security fencing and gates; Site perimeter fencing; 4 no. new permanent site entrances, 1 no. new temporary site entrance, 1 no. upgrade to an existing site entrance; Security gates at all permanent and temporary access points; Site access tracks including passing and turning bays; 3 no. temporary construction compound/carpark/material storage areas with associated temporary site offices, parking areas and security fencing; 6 no. steel storage containers; 6 no. turning bays; On-site pole mounted CCTV cameras; 3 no. temporary construction stage Moby Dick type wheel wash systems; 3 no. concrete wash out locations (one within each temporary construction compound); and, all associated and ancillary works. The proposed solar farm development spans a total site area measuring 86.3ha. Permission is sought for a period of 10 years with an operational period of 40 years. The export capacity to the grid is estimated to be up to 70 MW. The development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413). The planning application is 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. An Appropriate Assessment Screening Report (AASR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared for this development and submitted with this planning application. A separate application to obtain permission for a 110kV grid connection and 110kV substation to facilitate the export of power from the solar farm, will be submitted to An Coimisiún Pleanála. The planning application including the AASR and NIS
- Location / address
- Shessy North Shessy South Lydacan South, South Galway, Co. Galway
- Application type
- PERMISSION
- Received / registered
- 24 Sept 2025
- Council decision
- CONDITIONAL
- Council decision date
- 18 Nov 2025
- Appeal lodged
- 15 Dec 2025
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