Scart, (Dunbell E.D.), Co. Kilkenny
A 10-year planning permission for a 35-year operational energy storage facility in Dunbell.
2360419 · Kilkenny County Council · Lodged 22 September 2023
- Reference
- 2360419
- Authority
- Kilkenny County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 22 September 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks a ten-year planning permission for an energy storage facility with a 35-year operational lifetime. The development will include energy storage modules, inverters, transformers, an electrical control building, security fencing, and a compensatory flood storage area. A Natura Impact Statement accompanies the application.
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Development description
A ten-year planning permission for an energy storage facility comprising (i) energy storage modules installed on concrete plinth foundations; (ii) electrical inverters and transformers; (iii) underground electrical and communications cabling; (iv) the upgrade of an existing agricultural entrance from the r712; (v) on-site access track; (vi) security fencing and security gates; (vii) pole-mounted security cameras; (viii) an electrical control building; (ix) a compensatory flood storage area; and (x) all associated and ancillary site development, drainage, landscaping and reinstatement works. The operational lifetime of the proposed development is 35-years. This planning application is accompanied by a natura impact statement.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received22 September 2023
- Further information requested16 November 2023
- Further information received9 July 2024
- Decision due5 August 2024
- Decision issued2 August 2024
- Appeal submitted20 August 2024
- Appeal decided11 December 2024
- Permission expiry10 December 2029
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