Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedEnergyDecided 15 November 2024

BALLYNAHONE, BUNCRANA, LIFFORD PO

A 10-year permission is sought for a large battery energy storage compound and transformer compound in Buncrana.

2461497 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 23 September 2024

Reference
2461497
Authority
Donegal County Council
Register status
Appealed
Type
PERMISSION
Received
23 September 2024

Summary

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The development of a long duration energy storage compound will span approximately 2.9 hectares. It will contain 248 battery energy storage units in metal shipping containers, an onsite transformer compound, and underground cabling connecting to the adjacent Trillick 110kV substation.

Energybatteryenergysubstationinfrastructure
Floor area
27 m²

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Official record

Development description

(1) a 10-year permission for the development of a long duration energy storage (ldes) compound with a total surface area of c. 2.9ha containing 248no. Battery energy storage units in the form of metal shipping containers [approximately 12.2m (l) x 2.6m (w) and 2.9m (h) each] and associated ancillary control and ventilation equipment; (2) installation of an onsite transformer compound (c. 3,600sq m) to facilitate an under-the fence connection to the adjacent trillick 110kv substation. The transformer compound will include a control building of c. 27sq m, a 110 kv transformer, associated electrical equipment, and an up to 18m high lightning protection monopole mast; (3) a temporary construction compound with a total surface area of c. 1,500sq m. C. 515m of new and upgraded access tracks; 3no. Entrances from the l-7231 public road comprising the upgrade of 1no. Existing entrance and creation of 1no. New permanent access and 1no. New temporary access for the construction and operation of the facility; (4) underground electrical and communications cabling between the proposed ldes compound and the proposed on-site transformer compound which will cross under the l-7231 public road; (5) security lighting; (6) pole mounted cctv and communications mast; (7) on-site freshwater storage tank including fresh water treatment unit in the form of a metal shipping container; (8) on-site drainage system and associated vegetated attenuation pond; (9) a storage container in the form of a metal shipping container; (10) sound reflective barriers to a height of 4m; (11) security fencing and gates; and all associated ancillary site development, services and clearance works including tree felling of c. 4.7ha of conifer plantation; landscaping and planting. The proposed ldes facility will be operational for a period of 30 years

Key dates

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  1. Application received23 September 2024
  2. Decision due17 November 2024
  3. Decision issued15 November 2024
  4. Appeal submitted4 December 2024

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