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2560747

CONDITIONAL

Clare - Clare County Council

Proposed Development

for development which will consist of a 10-year permission for a Synchronous Condenser and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) across a site of approximately 2.97 hectares, co-located with an existing solar farm. The development will have an operational capacity of c. 50 MW and will consist of the construction of battery energy storage system units, power conversion units, a synchronous condenser, control modules and rooms, transformers and bunds, cooling equipment, a generator circuit breaker, an emergency diesel generator with associated fuel tank, water tank, underground cabling, fencing with access gates, CCTV and lighting posts, a temporary construction compound, new and upgraded access tracks, and associated landscaping, and ancillary works. The development would be in operation for up to 30 years. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been submitted with this application. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    1 Dec 2025

  2. Decision due

    12 Mar 2026

  3. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    12 Mar 2026

  4. Grant issued

    16 Apr 2026

Application Details

Location
Lands at , Coolshamroge , Co. Clare
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Clare County Council
Site Area
2.97 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
1 December 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
12 March 2026
Grant Date
16 April 2026
Permission Expires
15 April 2036

Location

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