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2560580

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Cavan - Cavan County Council

Proposed Development

- RED III - for a 10-year planning permission for the provision of a Battery Energy Storage System and compound on a site of c. 1.27ha to support the adjacent permitted solar farm (CCC Reg. Ref.: 21/510). The Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) compound will accommodate self-contained Lithium Ion Phosphate batteries, within 14 no. BESS units, and 3 no. twin skid units and a single skid unit. A control room (c. 27.6m2) is proposed to the west of the compound. The proposed development includes for all associated development, boundary treatments, security fencing, site access works, ducting and cabling and all associated ancillary works

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Application Details

Location
Drumman and Errigal , Cootehill , Co. Cavan
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Cavan County Council
Site Area
1.27 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
29 September 2025
Status
INCOMPLETED APPLICATION
Decision
N/A

Location

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2560603CONDITIONAL9 Oct 2025

- RED III - for 10-year planning permission for the provision of a Battery Energy Storage System and compound on a site of c. 1.27ha to support the adjacent permitted solar farm (CCC Reg. Ref.: 21/510). The Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) compound will accommodate self-contained Lithium Ion Phosphate batteries, within 14 no. BESS units, and 3 no. twin skid units and a single skid unit. A control room (c. 27.6m2) is proposed to the west of the compound. The proposed development includes for all associated development, boundary treatments, security fencing, site access works, ducting and cabling and all associated ancillary works

Drumman and Errigal , Cootehill , Co. Cavan

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21510CONDITIONAL16 Aug 2021

to amend the approved development (Planning Reference: 16/507) of a temporary (25 years) solar farm to include photovoltaic panels with mounting frames on screw pile foundations, inverters, transformers, substation, DNO building, communications building, security fencing, pole mounted security cameras, minor upgrades to existing site entrance and all other ancillary works. It is expected that the proposed development will have an output of up to 5 megawatts (MW). Amendment proposed is as follows: increase the output from 5 Megawatts (MW) to 7 Megawatts (MW)

Errigal Drumman and Lislea , Cootehill , Co Cavan

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2460578CONDITIONAL20 Nov 2024

for A) RETENTION of existing detached storage / manufacturing unit. B) Planning PERMISSION to erect 3 no. detached storage units and all associated works. Works include removal of existing temporary storage facilities. SIGNIFICANT FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED.

Polyfab Plastics Limited , IDA Industrial Estate Cavan Road , Cootehill Co. Cavan.

400m
19323CONDITIONAL22 Aug 2019

to erect 2 no. single storey extensions to front elevation of existing dwelling and alteration to side elevation and all ancillary site works

Errigal , Cootehill , Co. Cavan

450m
21507CONDITIONAL11 Aug 2021

to (a) demolish 2 No. existing derelict semi-detached dwellings, (b) erect 6 No. fully serviced dwellings in two terrace blocks (consisting of 5 no. 2 bed two storey units and 1 no. 3 bed two storey unit), (c) install pumping station, (d) form service road and (e) connect to public services and all associated works

Alfa House , Errigal Cootehill , Co. Cavan

538m
20132CONDITIONAL8 Apr 2020

to carry out the following alterations; 1) to retain extension to existing commercial unit/workshop & storage shed. 2) alterations to site layout and boundaries to include new car park, landscaping, signage & ancillary site works. Significant further information & revised plans have been submitted

Annaghlee , Cootehill , Co Cavan

539m
21109CONDITIONAL2 Mar 2021

EXTENSION OF DURATION of Planning Reg. No. 15/462; for change of house design from previous grant of permission ref. 15/78 to erect a storey and a half dwelling with attached domestic garage, connection to existing sewerage treatment unit , percolation area and all associated site works

Annaghlee , Kill , Cootehill

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2460613CONDITIONAL11 Dec 2024

for i) Works to facilitate infill and re-contouring of the subject lands to facilitate use for agricultural purposes. ii) All associated works and services. The application relates to an activity requiring a Waste Facility Permit/Certificate of Registration from Cavan County Council or Article 27 Approval from the EPA which will be applied for separately

Drumman , Cootehill , Co.Cavan

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2560234CONDITIONAL13 May 2025

for alterations to previously approved Housetype A (3 bedroom +4 bedroom semi detached dwellings), alterations to previously approved Housetype B (3 bedroom Semi Detached dwellings), and alterations to previously approved Housetype C2 (2 bedroom terrace dwellings), comprising of minor alterations to plans & elevations. Retention permission is sought for minor alterations to plans and elevations of Housetype D (6 no. dwellings & 2 no. apartments) Housetype C1 (2 bedroom terrace dwellings) and all ancillary works. The development was previously approved under Pl. Ref. No. 22/336

Páirc na Cairéal , Cavan Road Cootehill , Co.Cavan

640m
22336CONDITIONAL18 Aug 2022

for 49 dwellings (3 no. 4 bed semi detached dwellings, 31 no. 3 bed semi detached dwellings, 11 no. 2 bed terrace dwellings, 2 no. 3 bed terrace dwellings & 2 no. 1 bed apartments), connection to existing services and all ancillary works

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