Sligo County Council grants permission for battery energy storage plant at Old Dublin Road, Carrickhenry, Co. Sligo

In context

There were 59 nationally in the past twelve months. Of the 72 such applications decided by councils in the past three years, 78% were granted.

What happens next

The applicant, or anyone who made a submission on the application, can appeal the decision to An Coimisiún Pleanála within four weeks of 16 July 2025. If no appeal is lodged, the council’s decision stands and a final grant issues.

The development description, as lodged

Verbatim from the Sligo County Council register. This is the source for every figure in the story above.

Ion Ventures Ltd. intent to apply for outline permission for the development of a Battery Energy Storage System at a site measuring 1.2 ha at the Old Dublin Road in the townland of Carrickhenry, Co.Sligo. The development will consist of: i. 38 No. Battery Unit Containers comprising of battery cells and ancillary equipment on concrete support structures; ii. 10 No. Inverter Transformer Stations on concrete support structures; iii. A Customer Switch Room and Control Room Unit on concrete support structures; iv. 2 No. new vehicular entrances off the Old Dublin Road (L3608) and internal access tracks; v. 2 No. water storage tanks; vi. All associated site development works including security fencing, lighting, CCTV, landscaping, parking and ancillary services and infrastructure.