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Mullycagh Upper , Co. Wicklow

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2560247

Wicklow - Wicklow County Council

Proposed Development

construction of a Solar PV development, a Battery Energy Storage System facility (BESS) and all ancillary works on a ca. 65.4 ha site consisting of: Solar PV panels laid out in arrays across the Site; A 38kV substation building ((13.8 (l) and 7.4 (w)) and associated compound area, a transformer unit (ca. 5.8m x ca. 8.45m) and associated bund; 192 number Battery Energy Storage System units comprising 22 modules (ca. 3.1m x ca.3.1m); 6 MV Skid/Power Hubs (ca. 9.45m x ca.2.1m), 24 number inverter units (ca. 3m x ca.2.6m); Upgrade of 1 No. existing Site entrance; 1 No. temporary construction compound; Electrical and communications cabling; Pole-mounted security cameras; Perimeter security fencing (2m high) and security gates; Internal access tracks; All associated ancillary development, landscaping and reinstatement works. The operational lifetime of the proposed development will be 40-years. A Natura Impact Statement will accompany the planning application

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    4 Apr 2025

  2. Further information requested

    28 May 2025

  3. Further information received

    29 Jan 2026

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    20 Mar 2026

  5. Decision due

    25 Mar 2026

  6. Appeal submitted

    14 Apr 2026

Application Details

Location
Mullycagh Upper , Co. Wicklow
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Wicklow County Council
Site Area
65.4 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
4 April 2025
Status
APPEALED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
20 March 2026

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
PL-501149-WW-26 x2
Submitted
14 April 2026

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Planning Applications Nearby

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146m
2560226N/A28 Mar 2025

development which will consist of the construction of a Solar PV development, a Battery Energy Storage System facility (BESS) and all ancillary works on a ca. 65.4 ha site consisting of: (I) Solar PV panels laid out in arrays across the Site; (ii)A 38kV substation building ((13.8 (l) and 7.4 (w)) and associated compound area, (iii)a transformer unit (ca. 5.8m x ca. 8.45m) and associated bund; (iv)192 number Battery Energy Storage System units comprising 22 modules (ca. 3.1m x ca.3.1m); (iv)6 MV Skid/Power Hubs (ca. 9.45m x ca.2.1m), (v)24 number inverter units (ca. 3m x ca.2.6m); (vi)Upgrade of 1 No. existing Site entrance; (vii)1 No. temporary construction compound; (viii)Electrical and communications cabling; (ix)Pole-mounted security cameras; (x)Perimeter security fencing (2m high) and security gates; (xi)Internal access tracks; and, (xii)All associated ancillary development, landscaping and reinstatement works The operational lifetime of the proposed development will be 40-years. A Natura Impact Statement will accompany the planning application

Mullycagh Upper , Co. Wicklow

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19537CONDITIONAL17 May 2019

temporary period of up to 5 years, of a new electricity double circuit transmission tower approximately 52 metres high at a position located between tower numbers 3 and 4 along the existing 220 kV Donard test (non energised) overhead line (OHL), and it will be used as part of an uprate trial along this test OHL, the permanent replacement of the existing single circuit tower number 3 with a new, upgraded single circuit tower of similar design and dimensions, approximately 35m in height, additional ancillary temporary development includes 3 no temporary pole structures, 2 no line puller / tensioners located either side of the proposed tower, a temporary landmat access road approximately 400m long and 5m wide, hardstanding areas with a combined area of approximately 840 sqm, a self contained pre fabricated site office of area 291 sqm, fencing and all other ancillary site works. The line will remain non-energised for the duration of the trial and following the conclusion of the development

Mullycagh Upper , Dunlavin , Co. Wicklow

1.1km
2560922N/A14 Nov 2025

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Lynch’s Hollow , Kilbaylet Upper Donard , Dunlavin

1.1km
2560287REFUSED16 Apr 2025

construction of a two-bedroom, single storey extension, with kitchen, living and dining area, and boot room, to the existing single-storey two-bedroom (with additional home office) bungalow, decommissioning of the of existing septic tank, and replacement with a new foul water treatment system and polishing filter. The proposed extension also includes provision for solar panels, site works including surface water drainage and landscaping, and all ancillary works

Lynch's Hollow , Kilbaylet Upper , Donard Dunlavin

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2560950CONDITIONAL21 Nov 2025

single storey extension with two bedrooms, kitchen-dining area, boot room and bathroom. Decommissioning of the existing septic tank and replacement with new foul water treatment system and polishing filter. Demolishing of existing horse stables, site works, surface water drainage and landscaping

Lynch’s Hollow , Kilbaylet Upper , Donard

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2373CONDITIONAL30 Jan 2023

construction of a one-bed, single storey community dwelling for the use of persons with an intellectual or physical disability or mental illness, addition of 3 car parking spaces & all site works associated with the above-mentioned development

Stone Acre , Crehelp , Dunlavin

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191340CONDITIONAL16 Dec 2019

change of use (removal of condition2 of Planning Reg 04/627) from restricted use to use by all classes of persons

Kilbaylet Upper , Donard , Co. Wicklow

1.2km
18835REFUSED20 Jul 2018

temporary change of use, of the existing granted permission under ref 04/551, to long term letting for a period of 5 years

Bridge Meadows , Kilbaylet Upper , Donard

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2360106REFUSED22 Jun 2023

construction of a new dwelling and garage, new access, installation of a wastewater treatment plant, percolation area & all associated site works

Merginstown , Dunlavin , County Wicklow

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20526N/A8 Jun 2020

partially constructed garage and permission for completion of same. Permission sought for conversion of completed garage to a 2 bedroom unit, new percolation area to serve existing dwelling house and new sewerage treatment system to serve proposed converted unit and all ancillary site works

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