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in the townlands of Clonin , & Coolcor , Rhode Co. Offaly

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2460289

Offaly - Offaly County Council

Proposed Development

development of a 22-hectare site. The proposed development comprises (i) two (2no.) air dome structures for the storage of carbon dioxide at atmospheric pressure (each 500m x 120m x 34m high) and associated cooling, compression, pumping and power generation equipment and machinery (ii) a single-storey storage and control building, (iii) internal site access roads and connection to existing and consented roads at Rhode Green Energy Park, (iv) underground electrical cable connection to Derryiron 110kV substation, (v) all civil engineering works, surface water and foul water drainage, landscaping, lighting and security fencing

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    29 Jul 2024

  2. Further information requested

    19 Sept 2024

  3. Further information received

    14 Jul 2025

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    8 Aug 2025

  5. Decision due

    10 Aug 2025

  6. Grant issued

    16 Sept 2025

Application Details

Location
in the townlands of Clonin , & Coolcor , Rhode Co. Offaly
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Offaly County Council
Site Area
22.1 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
29 July 2024
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
8 August 2025
Grant Date
16 September 2025
Permission Expires
15 September 2030

Location

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