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In the townlands of Derryroe, Macroom and Kilberrihert, Coachford, Co. Cork

Awaiting Recommendation

Planning application 26/1982

Cork - Cork County Council

Proposed Development

The development will consist of the following elements: i. A Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility with a storage capacity of 130-150 MW, consisting of battery containers with HVAC units, transformers, inverters, underground cabling, 2 No. associated control rooms, internal access routes, parking, lighting, CCTV, lightning masts, fencing. ii. A solar PV array with an export capacity of 3 MW, comprising of ground-mounted panels on metal frames, together with associated inverters, transformer station, lighting, CCTV, fencing and internal electrical and communications cabling. iii. Operations and Electrical Compound consisting of: a) Low voltage operations compound including three (3) operations containers (switchgear room, control & metering room and communications room), outdoor electrical plant, above ground and underground cabling, lighting, CCTV, diesel generator and diesel tank, welfare and office container, storage containers and waste storage areas, and adjoining; b) High voltage electrical compound (TSO and IPP compound) comprising outdoor electrical plant, transformers, cabling, lighting, CCTV, lightning masts, fencing. iv. Underground high voltage electrical cable to facilitate a connection to the existing 110/220kV Clashavoon substation. v. New entrances and access roads (1 No. main access and 1 No. emergency access) to the site from the L7473 local road including 1 no. stream crossing; and vi. all associated drainage and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development A 10 year permission and a 40 year operational period is sought in respect of this planning 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, 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

    24 Jul 2026

  2. Decision due (upcoming)

    17 Sept 2026

Application Details

Location
In the townlands of Derryroe, Macroom and Kilberrihert, Coachford, Co. Cork
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Cork County Council

Timeline

Registration Date
24 July 2026
Status
Awaiting Recommendation
Decision
Pending
Decision Due
17 September 2026

Location

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