Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedEnergyDecided 19 December 2025

Ballaghaweary and Greenogue, Killsallaghan, County Meath

Amendments to a previously approved substation and storage development in Killsallaghan.

2561018 · Meath County Council · Lodged 25 September 2025

Reference
2561018
Authority
Meath County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
25 September 2025

Summary

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The proposed development consists of amendments to a previously consented energy development. It includes the slight relocation of a substation building, replacing it with a storage building, replacing temporary containers with permanent ones, and extending the permission duration from 5 to 10 years.

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Development description

Red iii - the proposed development will consist of an amendment to a previously consented development (planning reference: 211436) comprising the slight relocation of the substation building 7.2m north and its replacement with a storage building, removal of the 4 no. Temporary storage containers in the temporary construction compound and replacement with 3 no. Permanent 40 ft storage containers, minor panel reconfiguration, realignment of access track, and adjustment to the duration period from a 5 to 10-year permission. An updated natura impact statement (nis) has been submitted with this application. This development is covered by the provisions of the renewable energy directive iii (directive (eu) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34d of the planning and development act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34d(b), the provisions of article 26a of the planning and development regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply

Land-use zoning

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RA - Rural AreaRU
“Rural Area”

National zoning type: Mixed/general primary sector uses, including 'rural'

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Key dates

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  1. Application received25 September 2025
  2. Decision due25 December 2025
  3. Decision issued19 December 2025
  4. Grant issued12 February 2026
  5. Permission expiry11 February 2031

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