Period of 10 years for a proposed solar farm and BESS (battery energy storage system) development which will consist of…

Application details

Planning reference

2560361

Council

Wicklow County Council

Proposal description

Period of 10 years for a proposed solar farm and BESS (battery energy storage system) development which will consist of the construction of PV panels mounted on metal frames, inverters, battery storage infrastructure (BESS units, and MV Stations), new access tracks, underground cabling, perimeter fencing with CCTV cameras and access gates, a temporary construction compound, a substation and all ancillary grid infrastructure and associated works. It is proposed to use the consented Ballymoney Solar Farm access point (Pl Ref: 19/627 and ABP Ref: 305289-19). The solar farm and BESS would be operational for 40 years. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted with this application

Location / address

Townland of Ballymoney , Arklow , Co. Wicklow

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

15 May 2025

Council decision

REFUSED

Council decision date

8 Jul 2025

Appeal lodged

31 Jul 2025

Planning timeline

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

1. Application received

   15 May 2025

2. Decision: REFUSED

   8 Jul 2025

3. Appeal lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála

   31 Jul 2025Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case