Appeal lodged against permission for battery energy storage plant at Tigroe, Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford

In context

It is one of 3 battery storage applications Waterford City and County Council has received in the past twelve months, against 63 nationally. Of the 69 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 3 September 2026. If no appeal is lodged, the council’s decision stands and a final grant issues. The applicant sought a 10-year permission, which sets how long they have to start the development.

The development description, as lodged

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

for 10 year planning permission for the development which will consist of the construction of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) development on a 2.49 hectare site consisting of:- I. The installation of 48 No. BESS Modules on concrete plinths; II. 24 No. MV Skid Units on concrete plinths; III. 1No. 110kV Transformer and associated switchgear and electrical equipment; IV. 1 No. Modular Customer Control Building; V. Erection of 2.6m high security fencing around the site; VI. Installation of pole-mounted security cameras and lighting; VII. Construction of 1 No. new permanent site entrance; VIII. Construction of new access tracks; IX. Installation of electrical cabling; X. Landscaping and reinstatement works; and XI. All associated ancillary development.