Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedEnergyDecided 25 September 2025

Monamore, Drummindoo, Westport

Construction of a large-scale battery storage array in Westport.

24546 · Mayo County Council · Lodged 23 December 2024

Reference
24546
Authority
Mayo County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
23 December 2024

Summary

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The project consists of an electrical transmission support long-duration battery array. It will feature 52 battery storage containers holding units of up to 4.5MW, for a maximum total of 234MW, along with associated site services.

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Development description

Construct an electrical transmission support long duration battery array. The array will consist of 52 number battery storage containers each holding battery storage units of up to 4.5mw for a maximum total of 234mq together with associated site services

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
AddressDatePriceDistance
Drummindoo, Castlebar Rd, WestportOct 2025€330,000266 m
Monamore, Westport, Co MayoOct 2025€385,000337 m
Knockcranny, Westport, Co. MayoDec 2025€725,000360 m
Castlebar Road, Westport, Co MayoNov 2025€120,000393 m
Monamore, Westport, Co MayoJan 2025€650,000445 m
Sheeroe, Westport, County MayoMar 2025€341,000466 m

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Key dates

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  1. Application received23 December 2024
  2. Further information requested24 February 2025
  3. Further information received28 July 2025
  4. Decision due28 September 2025
  5. Decision issued25 September 2025
  6. Grant issued27 October 2025
  7. Permission expiry26 October 2030

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