Permission for the development consisting of a Battery Energy Storage System…

Application details

Planning reference

20250770

Council

Wexford County Council

Proposal description

Permission for the development consisting of a Battery Energy Storage System and all associated works located on a site at IDA Business & Technology Park, Rosslare Road, Co. Wexford, Y35 VNH4, with all associated works at European Refreshments Unlimited Company. The development will consist of the following elements: the installation and operation of 1no. battery energy storage system compound containing battery energy storage skids, energy management system, electrical transformer and inverters units, CCTV and lighting to compound, underground cabling and ducting, boundary fencing, security entrance gates and all associated ancillary site development, landscaping and reinstatement works. The proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is a critical component of a broader sustainability initiative aimed at reducing carbon emissions and supporting the transition to renewable energy. The BESS will be integrated with the existing photovoltaic (PV) system to store surplus energy generated during periods of high solar output. This stored energy can then be utilised during periods of low solar generation or high energy demand, ensuring a consistent and reliable energy supply to the European Refreshments facility. A Natura Impact Statement accompanies this application

Location / address

Sinnottstown, Drinagh

Application type

Permission

Received / registered

23 Jun 2025

Council status

Appealed

Council decision

Granted (Conditional)

Council decision date

7 Nov 2025

Final grant date

9 Apr 2026

Appeal lodged

26 Nov 2025

Appeal decision

Grant permission with conditions

Appeal decision date

9 Apr 2026

Planning timeline

Key dated milestones from the council planning record and An Coimisiún Pleanála appeal records.

1. Application received

   23 Jun 2025

2. Decision: Granted (Conditional)

   7 Nov 2025

3. Appeal lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála

   26 Nov 2025Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case

4. Final grant

   9 Apr 2026

5. Appeal decision: Grant permission with conditions

   9 Apr 2026Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case