The development will consist of the construction of a solar PV development…

Application details

Planning reference

2560223

Council

Louth County Council

Proposal description

The development will consist of the construction of a solar PV development and Battery Energy Storage System facility (‘BESS’) on a ca. 167ha site consisting of: Solar PV panels laid out in arrays across the Site on ground mounted frames, with string inverters attached to selected ground mounted frames; 12 No. transformer units; The battery energy storage compound consisting of 368 No. BESS modules; 1 No. transformer unit; 8 No. Power Electronic Compact Twin Skids; 1 No. Control Unit (ca. 12m2); 2m high landscaping berm and perimeter security fencing (2.4m high); Electrical and communications cabling within private lands and within the L2254, R170 and R211/R132 public roads; Pole-mounted security cameras; Perimeter security fencing (2m high) and security gates; Upgrade of 3 No. existing Site entrances; Development of 2 No. new Site entrances; 3 No. temporary construction compounds; 3 No. clear span bridges; Internal access tracks; and, All associated ancillary development, landscaping and reinstatement works. *Significant Further Information Received on 26/11/2025*

Location / address

Dromin Knockatober Cangy Mooremount Richardstown (ED Stabannan) Painestown Ballymageragh and Knockdinnin , County Louth , Ireland

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

17 Apr 2025

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

26 Jan 2026

Appeal lodged

12 Feb 2026

Planning timeline

Key dated milestones from the planning record.

1. Application received

   17 Apr 2025

2. Further information requested

   6 Jun 2025

3. Further information received

   26 Nov 2025

4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   26 Jan 2026

5. Appeal lodged

   12 Feb 2026