GrantedEnergyDecided 18 February 2026

Knockmurry, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon.

A 10-year planning permission for a battery energy storage system (BESS) compound and electrical substation.

2560487 · Roscommon County Council · Lodged 14 October 2025

Reference: 2560487
Authority: Roscommon County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 14 October 2025

Summary

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Permission is sought for a battery energy storage system (BESS) compound with an operational lifespan of 35 years on a 0.644-hectare site. The development includes battery storage containers, an electrical substation, transformers, inverter units, and a 50m underground cable connection to the Castlerea 38kV substation.

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Development description

Permission for a ten year planning permission is being sought for the proposed development which will consist of the following elements: the installation and operation of 1 no. Battery energy storage system compound containing battery energy storage containers, 1 no. Electrical substation and compound, connected to the national grid system via c. 50m of underground cable to the esb castlerea 38kv substation, electrical transformers and inverter units, underground cabling and ducting, boundary fencing, security entrance gates, cctv, internal access road, associated ancillary site development, landscaping and reinstatement works. The operational lifespan of the development will be 35 years. The site of the proposed development has a total area of 0.644 hectares at

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Application received14 October 2025
Further information requested8 December 2025
Further information received22 January 2026
Decision due18 February 2026
Decision issued18 February 2026
Grant issued25 March 2026
Permission expiry24 March 2036

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