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Bracklone , Portarlington , Co. Laois

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2360261

Laois - Laois County Council

Proposed Development

develop as follows: (i) 136 no. battery storage units; (ii) 17 no. MV skids (PCS + MV/LV Transformer solution); (iii) a new site access and onsite access tracks; (iv) electrical and communications cabling; (v) pole-mounted security cameras; (vi) security fencing and security gates; (vii) a temporary construction compound; (viii) all associated and ancillary site development, landscaping and reinstatement works, over a total site area of ca.3.4 hectares. The operational lifetime of the proposed development is 35-years.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    10 Jul 2023

  2. Further information requested

    1 Sept 2023

  3. Further information received

    15 Dec 2023

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    14 Feb 2024

  5. Decision due

    17 Feb 2024

  6. Grant issued

    21 Mar 2024

Application Details

Location
Bracklone , Portarlington , Co. Laois
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Laois County Council
Site Area
3.4 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
10 July 2023
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
14 February 2024
Grant Date
21 March 2024
Permission Expires
20 March 2034

Location

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