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2460221

CONDITIONAL

Kilkenny - Kilkenny County Council

Proposed Development

a 10-year planning permission and a 35-year operational life for an energy storage facility comprising (i) energy storage containers installed on concrete plinth foundations; (ii) electrical transformers; (iii) underground electrical and communications cabling; (iv) provision of a new access point from the R432; (v) on-site access track; (vi) security fencing and security gates; (vii) pole-mounted security cameras; (viii) ancillary electrical equipment and storage containers including a staging area; and, (ix) all associated and ancillary site development, drainage, landscaping and reinstatement works. This planning application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    17 May 2024

  2. Further information requested

    10 Jul 2024

  3. Further information received

    20 Dec 2024

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    23 Jan 2025

  5. Decision due

    25 Jan 2025

  6. Grant issued

    25 Feb 2025

Application Details

Location
Moatpark , Ballyragget , Co. Kilkenny
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kilkenny County Council
Site Area
3.3 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
17 May 2024
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
23 January 2025
Grant Date
25 February 2025
Permission Expires
24 February 2035

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