BALLYKILLEEN , EDENDERRY , CO OFFALY

New site entrance arrangements, replacing the previously consented access points 3 and 4 approved under Planning Reference 21/598, together with associated internal access tracks, drainage systems and all related works

Within the Townlands of Ballykilleen , Ballinowlart North and Kilcumber , Co. Offaly

Permission for development at this site within the townlands of Ballykilleen, Ballinowlart North and Kilcumber, Co. Offaly. The development will consist of: 1. A grid connection for the previously approved, but not yet constructed, solar energy development (Planning ref: 21/598). This will consist of medium voltage (MV) electrical cabling between the solar arrays and the existing Philipstown 110kV substation, including a 8m section of cable within the R401 and a 56m section of overhead line and associated pole sets to facilitate crossing of the Figile River. 2. Amendments to the previously approved, but not yet constructed, solar energy development (Planning ref: 21/598) comprising revised site entrance arrangements in place of permitted access points 3 and 4 including associated internal access tracks, drainage and development boundary amendments.

Townlands of Ballykilleen , Ballinowlart North and Kilcumber , Co. Offaly

(RED III) a period of 10 years for a grid connection for the previously approved, but not yet constructed, solar energy development (Planning ref: 21/598). This will consist of installation of medium voltage (MV) electrical cabling between the solar arrays and the existing Philipstown 110kV substation, including a 8m section of cable within the R401 and a 56m section of overhead line and associated pole sets to facilitate crossing of the Figile River. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been submitted as part of the application. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413)

Townlands of Ballykilleen Ballinowlart North and Kilcumber , . , Co. Offaly

The development will consist of: A. A single storey extension to an existing single storey dwelling, B. A proposed new onsite effluent treatment system and percolation area, C. Upgrade of an existing agricultural vehicular entrance to residential use and closure of the existing residential entrance D. All other associated site development work

Kilcumber , Clonbulloge , Co. Offaly

DEVELOPMENT AT EDENDERRY POWER PLANT. EDENDERRY POWER LIMITED CURRENTLY HAS PLANNING PERMISSION TO OPERATE EDENDERRY POWER PLANT AS A PEAT AND BIOMASS CO-FIRED POWER PLANT UNDER GRANT OF PLANNING PERMISSION (OFFALY COUNTY COUNCIL REGISTER REFERENCE - PL2/15/129, AN BORD PLEANÁLA REGISTER REFERENCE - PL 19.245295). THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT WILL CONSIST OF THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF EDENDERRY POWER PLANT FROM THE BEGINNING OF 2024 TO THE END OF 2030 EXCLUSIVELY USING SUSTAINABLE BIOMASS FUEL. THE APPLICANT PROPOSES TO INCREASE THE VOLUME OF BIOMASS CONSUMED AT THE FACILITY FROM A CURRENT MAXIMUM OF 300,000 TO 530,000 TONNES PER ANNUM. IT IS PROPOSED TO UTILISE THE EXISTING PERMITTED ELECTRICITY GENERATION STATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE, INCLUDING FUEL HANDLING SYSTEMS, UTILITIES, PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND ANCILLARY STRUCTURES AS PART OF THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT. THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE TO EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE PRESENT ON-SITE. SITE ACCESS AND EGRESS WILL USE THE EXISTING PERMITTED SITE ENTRANCES TO THE R401 PUBLIC ROAD. THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE TO THE PERMITTED BOUNDARY OF THE FACILITY. EDENDERRY POWER PLANT IS LICENCED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY UNDER AN INDUSTRIAL EMISSIONS (IE) LICENCE [REF. P0482-04]. ACTIVITIES AT THE FACILITY AND ASSOCIATED ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS AND EMISSIONS WILL CONTINUE TO BE REGULATED AND CONTROLLED BY THE EPA. THE PLANNING APPLICATION IS ACCOMPANIED BY AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT (EIAR). THE PLANNING APPLICATION IS ALSO ACCOMPANIED BY A NATURA IMPACT STATEMENT (NIS)

BALLYKILLEEN , EDENDERRY , CO. OFFALY

A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS TO CONSTRUCT AND COMPLETE A SOLAR PV DEVELOPMENT WITH A TOTAL SITE AREA OF CIRCA 117.47 HECTARES, TO INCLUDE PV PANELS MOUNTED ON METAL FRAMES, NEW ACCESS TRACKS, UNDERGROUND CABLING, PERIMETER FENCING WITH CCTV CAMERAS, 22 NO. MV POWER STATIONS, TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION COMPOUNDS AND ALL ANCILLARY GRID INFRASTRUCTURE AND ASSOCIATED WORKS. THE SOLAR FARM WOULD BE OPERATIONAL FOR 40 YEARS

BALLINOWLART NORTH BALLYKILLEN KILCUMBER CLONCANT AND CUSHALING , EDENDERRY , CO. OFFALY

THE CONTINUED USE OF A CONSENTED CONSTRUCTION COMPOUND (PL19.PA0047) AS A MODULAR BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (BESS) FACILITY. PLANNING PERMISSION IS SOUGHT FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS. THE FACILITY WILL CONSIST OF: UP TO 28 NO. BATTERY STORAGE MODULES (UP TO 13M IN LENGTH, 3M IN WIDTH AND 3M IN HEIGHT) AND ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT INCLUDING UP TO: 28 NO. STEP-UP TRANSFORMERS, 28 NO. AIR HANDLING UNITS AND ALL OTHER ASSOCIATED SITE DEVELOPMENT WORKS AND SERVICES, INCLUDING LIGHTNING PROTECTION MONOPOLES; COLUMN LIGHTING AND CCTV CAMERAS; INTERNAL ACCESS ROADS JOINING THE BESS FACILITY WITH THE CONSENTED CLONCREEN WIND FARM ROAD NETWORK; SECURITY FENCING; SITE DRAINAGE AMENDMENTS; AND UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL CABLE, AS REQUIRED TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT. THE BESS FACILITY WILL BE LOCATED ENTIRELY WITHIN THE BOUNDARY OF THE CONSENTED CLONCREEN WIND FARM AND WILL USE EXISTING ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS WITHIN THE WIND FARM. THIS APPLICATION IS ACCOMPANIED BY A NATURA IMPACT STATEMENT (NIS).

BALLYKILLEEN TOWNLAND , CO. OFFALY , (WITHIN THE PREVIOUSLY CONSENTED CLONCREEN WIND FARM - ABP REF PL19.PA0047)

A MODULAR BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (BESS) FACILITY WITHIN THE FOOTPRINT OF A PREVIOUSLY CONSENTED CONSTRUCTION COMPOUND (ABP REF. PL19.PA0047). PLANNING PERMISSION IS SOUGHT FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS. THE FACILITY WILL CONSIST OF UP TO 28 NO. BATTERY STORAGE MODULES (UP TO 13M IN LENGTH, 3M IN WIDTH AND 3M IN HEIGHT) AND ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT INCLUDING UP TO: 28 NO. STEP-UP TRANSFORMERS, 28 NO. AIR-HANDLING UNITS AND ALL OTHER ASSOCIATED SITE DEVELOPMENT WORKS AND SERVICES, INCLUDING LIGHTNING PROTECTION MONOPOLES; COLUMN LIGHTING AND CCTV CAMERAS; INTERNAL ACCESS ROADS JOINING THE BESS FACILITY WITH THE CONSENTED CLONCREEN WIND FARM ROAD NETWORK; SECURITY FENCING; SITE DRAINAGE AMENDMENTS; AND UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL CABLE, AS REQUIRED TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT AND WILL INVOLVE THE CONTINUED USE OF THE CONSENTED CONSTRUCTION COMPOUND. THE BESS FACILITY WILL BE LOCATED ENTIRELY WITHIN THE BOUNDARY OF THE CONSENTED CLONCREEN WIND FARM AND WILL USE EXISTING ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS WITHIN THE WIND FARM. THE APPLICATION IS ACCOMPANIED BY A NATURA IMPACT STATEMENT (NIS)

BALLYKILLEEN TOWNLAND , CO. OFFALY , (WITHIN THE PREVIOUSLY CONSENTED CLONCREEN WIND FARM - ABP REF PL19.PA0047)

THE DEVELOPMENT OF (A) APPROXIMATELY 970M OF NEW INTERNAL ACCESS ROADS FOR THE PERMITTED CUSHALING WIND FARM (PLANNING REF. PL2/ 19/606 AND ABP 306924-20), (B) UPGRADE OF APPROXIMATELY 560M OF AN EXISTING BORD NA MONÁ BOG ACCESS ROAD, (C) CONSTRUCTION OF A 1.6KM DOUBLE CIRCUIT 33KV UNDERGROUND COLLECTOR CABLE FROM THE PERMITTED CUSHALING WIND FARM TO THE PERMITTED WIND FARM SUBSTATION, (D) DEMOLITION AND REPLACEMENT OF A BORD NA MONÁ BOGLAND ACCESS BRIDGE AND (E) RELOCATION OF THE PERMITTED CUSHALING WIND FARM SUBSTATION 25 METERS SOUTHWEST. A NATURA IMPACT STATEMENT (NIS) WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE PLANNING AUTHORITY WITH THE APPLICATION

BALLYKILLEEN SHEAN KILCUMBER AND BALLINOWLART NORTH , CO. OFFALY

(A) CONSTRUCTION OF A 1.5KM, 5M WIDE, UNPAVED, ACCESS ROAD FROM THE R401 INTO THE PERMITTED CUSHALING WIND FARM (PLANNING REF. PL2/19/606 AND ABP 306924-20), (B) CONSTRUCTION OF A 1.6KM DOUBLE CIRCUIT 33KV UNDERGROUND COLLECTOR CABLE FROM THE PERMITTED CUSHALING WIND FARM TO THE PERMITTED WIND FARM SUBSTATION, (C) DEMOLITION AND REPLACEMENT OF A BORD NA MONÁ BOGLAND ACCESS BRIDGE AND (D) RELOCATION OF THE PERMITTED CUSHALING WIND FARM SUBSTATION 25 METERS SOUTHWEST. A NATURA IMPACT STATEMENT (NIS) WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE PLANNING AUTHORITY WITH THE APPLICATION

THE TOWNLANDS OF BALLYKILLEEN SHEAN , KILCUMBER AND BALLINOWLART NORTH , CO. OFFALY