RED III Application - A notice has been given under paragraph (a) of section 34D of the Planning & Development Act 2000…

Application details

Planning reference

20251224

Council

Wexford County Council

Proposal description

RED III Application - A notice has been given under paragraph (a) of section 34D of the Planning & Development Act 2000 (as amended). A 10-year planning permission for the provision of a Battery Energy Storage System and compound on a site of c. 0.73ha to support the adjacent permitted solar farm (WCC Reg. Ref.: 20160595). The Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) compound will accommodate self-contained Lithium Ion Phosphate batteries, within 14 no. BESS units, 3 no. twin skid units and a single skid unit. A control room (c. 27.6m2) is proposed to the west of the compound. The proposed development includes for all associated development, boundary treatments, security fencing, site access works, ducting and cabling, and all associated ancillary works. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the planning authority with the application. The development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (RED III) (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be 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

Location / address

Ballycarney, Ballycarney

Application type

Permission

Received / registered

26 Sept 2025

Council decision

Granted subject to conditions

Council decision date

29 Jul 2026

Final grant date

31 Aug 2026