RefusedEnergyDecided 25 November 2024

In the townland of Fieldstown, County Dublin, NA

Construction of a large battery energy storage system facility on a 7-hectare site in Fieldstown.

F24A/0882E · Fingal County Council · Lodged 2 October 2024

Reference: F24A/0882E
Authority: Fingal County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 2 October 2024

Summary

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The development consists of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility within a 7.0-hectare site. It will feature up to 216 containerised battery storage modules, 20 transformer and power conditioning units, a switchgear container, a new access road, security fencing, and an acoustic barrier.

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Official record

Development description

A battery energy storage system facility within an overall site of 7.0 hectares to include up to 216 no. Containerised battery storage modules on concrete bases, 20no. Transformer and power conditioning units, cable racks, a switchgear container on pedestals and associated lighting, auxiliary transformer and bund
Associated development including a new access road to the proposed development and internal access roads, security gates, palisade perimeter security fencing, acoustic barrier, site drainage and attenuation pond, landscaping, car parking and all other works required to facilitate the development

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

RU - RuralRU

“Protect and promote in a balanced way, the development of agriculture and rural related enterprise, biodiversity, the rural landscape, and the built and cultural heritage”

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Barleyfield, Rolestown, Swords	Jul 2025	€497,000	418 m

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Key dates

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Application received2 October 2024
Decision due26 November 2024
Decision issued25 November 2024

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