Moatpark, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny
A 10-year permission for an energy storage facility near Ballyragget.
2460221 · Kilkenny County Council · Lodged 17 May 2024
- Reference
- 2460221
- Authority
- Kilkenny County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 17 May 2024
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for an energy storage facility with a 35-year operational life. The development will include storage containers on concrete plinths, transformers, underground cabling, a new access point, security fencing, and cameras.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
A 10-year planning permission and a 35-year operational life for an energy storage facility comprising (i) energy storage containers installed on concrete plinth foundations; (ii) electrical transformers; (iii) underground electrical and communications cabling; (iv) provision of a new access point from the r432; (v) on-site access track; (vi) security fencing and security gates; (vii) pole-mounted security cameras; (viii) ancillary electrical equipment and storage containers including a staging area; and, (ix) all associated and ancillary site development, drainage, landscaping and reinstatement works. This planning application is accompanied by a natura impact statement.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Moate Park, Ballyragget, Co Kilkenny | Oct 2025 | €185,000 | 207 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received17 May 2024
- Further information requested10 July 2024
- Further information received20 December 2024
- Decision due25 January 2025
- Decision issued23 January 2025
- Grant issued25 February 2025
- Permission expiry24 February 2035
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