Kiltotan and Collinstown and Oldtown, Rochfortbridge, County Westmeath
Amendments to a consented energy storage system facility, including removing battery storage and reconfiguring the synchronous condenser.
2660145 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 29 March 2026
- Reference
- 2660145
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 29 March 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks amendments to a previously approved energy storage facility. Changes include removing the battery storage compound, reconfiguring the synchronous condenser compound, increasing the generator building size, and adding a containerised diesel generator.
- Floor area
- 9,309 m²
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Official record
Development description
Amendments to the energy storage system (ess) facility (consented under westmeath county council planning ref: 21/532) the amendments are as follows: (i) the removal of the battery energy storage system (bess) compound and contents within, including the ipp building and all ancillary items, as previously consented, (ii) reconfiguration of the synchronous condenser compound (area remains at 9,309sqm), (iii) increase the size of the horizontal synchronous generator building and reposition within the compound, (iv) increase of control modules from 5 no. To 8 no. , (v) reposition and alteration of associated bunded transformers and electrical plant, (vi) reposition external cooling fans, (vii) provision of a new external containerised diesel generator, and (viii) all ancillary development, including; lightening mast protection, perimeter fencing with access gates, landscaping, lighting, car parking, internal access roads, underground electrical cable routes, and all civil engineering works for the disposal of surface water
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received29 March 2026
- Further information requested22 May 2026
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