Permission sought for of a 10 year permission for a Solar PV Energy Development…

Application details

Planning reference

2460805

Council

Louth County Council

Proposal description

Permission sought for of a 10 year permission for a Solar PV Energy Development with associated Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Compound with a total site area of c. 108.6 ha, to include solar panels mounted on steel support structures, associated cabling and ducting, inverters, transformers, switchgear substations, auxiliary transformer, permanent storage containers, monitoring houses, composting toilet, BESS customer substation, battery blocks, BESS inverters and Power Conversion System (PCS) twin skid, BESS interface cabinets (BIC), backup generator, temporary construction compounds, tracks, boundary security fencing and security gates, CCTV, landscaping and ancillary works including a sheep pen, with a 40 year operational period. Construction access to the development will be via an upgraded and widened access point off the R166, together with a newly created access and a widened existing access off Derrycammagh Lane (south off L51774). Operation and Maintenance of the development will be from 1no. existing access point off Derrycammagh Lane, south of the L51774 local road. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been submitted to the Planning Authority with the Application

Location / address

Lands c.4.87km northeast of Ardee , Derrycammagh Bawn and Castlebellingham , Co Louth

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

19 Dec 2024

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

16 Jan 2026

Appeal lodged

10 Feb 2026

Planning timeline

Key dated milestones from the planning record.

1. Application received

   19 Dec 2024

2. Further information requested

   14 Feb 2025

3. Further information received

   19 Nov 2025

4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   16 Jan 2026

5. Appeal lodged

   10 Feb 2026