A ten-year planning permission for an energy storage facility comprising (i) energy storage modules installed on…

Application details

Planning reference

2360419

Council

Kilkenny County Council

Proposal description

A ten-year planning permission for an energy storage facility comprising (i) energy storage modules installed on concrete plinth foundations; (ii) electrical inverters and transformers; (iii) underground electrical and communications cabling; (iv) the upgrade of an existing agricultural entrance from the R712; (v) on-site access track; (vi) security fencing and security gates; (vii) pole-mounted security cameras; (viii) an electrical control building; (ix) a compensatory flood storage area; and (x) all associated and ancillary site development, drainage, landscaping and reinstatement works. The operational lifetime of the proposed development is 35-years. This planning application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement.

Location / address

Scart, (Dunbell E.D.), Co. Kilkenny

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

22 Sept 2023

Council status

APPLICATION FINALISED

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

2 Aug 2024

Appeal lodged

20 Aug 2024

Appeal decision

Grant permission with revised conditions

Appeal decision date

11 Dec 2024