GrantedEnergyDecided 16 February 2024

Horsepasture, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary

Amendments to an approved energy storage facility in Clonmel, including extending its lifetime to 10 years.

2360997 · Tipperary County Council · Lodged 15 December 2023

Reference: 2360997
Authority: Tipperary County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 15 December 2023

Summary

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The application seeks to amend a previously approved energy storage facility. Proposed changes include relocating the spare parts container, relocating drainage, and extending the project's operational lifetime from 5 to 10 years.

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Development description

A development that will consist of amending the existing consented granted application (planning reference: 18601037 and abp reference: 303718-19) at this site. The amendment application will consist of permission to amend the design of the approved development (planning reference: 18601037 and abp reference: 303718-19) which comprises consent for an energy storage facility to provide services to the national grid system on a site comprising of 24 battery containers, combined power conversion system (pcs) and transformer units, associated electrical infrastructure, fencing, access track, cctv, landscaping, and associated ancillary development. The proposed amendments include; (1) re-location of the spare parts container; (2) re-location of drainage and; (3) project lifetime proposed to be extended from 5 to 10 years. A natura impact statement (nis) was submitted with the consented application (planning reference: 18601037 and abp reference: 303718-19)

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“To provide for agricultural needs and to protect and enhance the rural environment and setting of the settlement”

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

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Key dates

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Application received15 December 2023
Decision due17 February 2024
Decision issued16 February 2024
Grant issued21 March 2024
Permission expiry20 March 2029

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