Moatpark , Ballyragget , Co. Kilkenny

May 27 2024

Application Received

Jul 19 2024

Further Info. Requested

Nov 11 2024

Further Info. Received

Dec 10 2024

Decision

Dec 12 2024

Decision Due

Jan 21 2025

Granted

Jan 20 2030

Expiry (if required)

Submitted: 27 / 05 / 2024
Kilkenny County Council
Application Type:
PERMISSION
Application Status:
APPLICATION FINALISED
Council Decision:
CONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in the townland of Moatpark, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny. The development will consist of; • A 10-year Planning Permission and an operational life of 35 years • 29 units of 8 containers on concrete plinth foundations containing batteries and related equipment • 29 no. prefabricated modular power conversion units • Containerised power transformers • Underground electrical and communications cabling • Upgrade of existing site access • Provision of on-site access tracks • 1 no. temporary construction compound • 4 no. spare parts containers • All associated and ancillary site development, lighting, perimeter fence, landscaping, drainage and CCTV. The planning application will be accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS).

Nearby Applications:

Distance:	Received:	Decision:	Development Address:	Development Description:
2.7km	25/06/2026	N/A	Donaghmore , Ballyragget , Co Kilkenny	for the construction of a two story dwelling, domestic garage, private well, onsite waste water treatment system, all associated site and landscaping works including enhancements to an existing site entrance	Details...
2.3km	10/06/2026	N/A	Ballyconra , Ballyragget , Co Kilkenny	for a two storey extension to the existing two storey dwelling, internal and external modifications to the existing two storey dwelling, an effluent treatment system and percolation area and associated site works	Details...
1.9km	22/05/2026	CONDITIONAL	16 Grove Terrace , Ballyragget , Co. Kilkenny	to demolish existing two-storey extension, and construct a new two-storey rear extension, to existing dwelling + interior alterations. Including all associated site works	Details...
1.3km	10/02/2026	CONDITIONAL	Tower Hill , Fairgreen , Ballyragget	Retention Permission for domestic shed on site and extension to side of dwelling consisting of garage and utility room and porch to front of building as constructed and all associated works at Tower Hill, Fairgreen, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny.	Details...
2.3km	20/12/2025	N/A	Seskin North , Lisdowney , Ballyraggett	for a Dormer Style Dwelling house, Domestic Garage, Sewage Treatment System and Percolation Area, New Site Entrance and All Associated Site Works	Details...
2.2km	21/11/2025	CONDITIONAL	Russelstown , Attanagh Via Portlaoise , Co Kilkenny	for the construction of a part single storey, part two storey dwelling house, domestic garage, effluent treatment system and all associated site works	Details...
2.2km	14/11/2025	N/A	Russelstown , Attanagh Via Portlaoise , Co Kilkenny	to construct a part single storey, part two storey dwelling house, domestic garage, effluent treatment system and all associated site works	Details...
1.7km	24/10/2025	CONDITIONAL	The Crescent , Glenvale , Ballyragget	for the change of use of existing retail unit to a two bed apartment and associated modifications to bin & bike store as granted under planning reference 20/293; Retention permission for modifications to private open spaces associated with apartment No’s 7, 8 & 9 The Crescent as granted under planning reference 20/293 and all associated site development works	Details...
2.3km	14/10/2025	CONDITIONAL	Ballinaslee , Attanagh , Co Kilkenny	for a detached garage to the side of existing dwelling and all associated site works	Details...
870m	03/10/2025	CONDITIONAL	Coole , Ballyragget , Co Kilkenny	to Retain dwellinghouse, garage/stables and entrance as constructed; Permission to change site boundaries from those Granted Permission under File Reg No 02/736 and all associated site works	Details...
1.6km	29/08/2025	CONDITIONAL	Archers Lane , Parksgrove , Ballyragget	to build two storey dwelling, double garage, effluent treatment system, site entrance and associated site works on lands	Details...
1.5km	18/08/2025	CONDITIONAL	Bridge Street , Ballyragget , Co Kilkenny	for a part single and part two storey dwelling, new vehicular site entrance, soakpits, and all other associated site development works	Details...
2.4km	04/08/2025	CONDITIONAL	Seskin South , Ballyragget , Co. Kilkenny	to construct Slatted shed with loose area and all associated site works	Details...
1.4km	12/07/2025	CONDITIONAL	Moat Street and the Square , Ballyragget , Co Kilkenny	is sought for works to two adjacent structures. The development consists of the following: (a) the refurbishment, a two storey extension to the rear, and modifications to the existing two storey derelict dwelling and its elevation, fronting Moat Street and associated site works. (b) The refurbishment and modification of the existing single storey derelict dwelling and its elevation fronting to Moat Street and the Square including the raising of the roof and eaves level to facilitate a new first floor area and associated site works	Details...
2.4km	09/07/2025	REFUSED	Situated in the townlands of Ballynaslee , Seskin Ballyconra , Moatpark Co. Kilkenny	for development at this site.The proposed development, subject of this application, will consist of: i. The construction of 6 no. wind turbines with an overall turbine tip height of 175 metres; a rotor blade diameter of 150 metres; and hub height of 100 metres, and associated foundations and hard standing areas; ii. A permanent 38kV substation compound (control building with welfare facilities, all associated electrical plant and apparatus, security fencing including vegetative screening, underground cabling, wastewater holding tank, site drainage and all ancillary works); iii. Permanent underground electrical (38kV) and communications cabling to the existing Ballyragget 110kV substation in the townland of Moatpark (including joint bays, communication and earth sheath link chambers and all ancillary works along the route); iv. Underground electrical and communications cabling connecting the wind turbines and meteorological mast to the on-site substation; v. A meteorological mast with a height of 100m above ground and associated foundation and hard-standing area; vi. Upgrade of existing tracks and roads and the provision of new site access roads; vii. All works associated with the upgrade of the existing agricultural access off the L58333 local road (including the installation of fencing and steel gates); viii. 2 no. temporary construction compounds (including temporary site offices and welfare facilities); ix. Accommodation works along the N77 National secondary road in the townland of Ballynaslee, Co. Kilkenny to facilitate the delivery of turbine components and other abnormal sized loads; x. A borrow pit; xi. Spoil Management; xii. Hedgerow removal; xiii. Biodiversity Management and Enhancement Plan measures (including establishment of new hedgerow, translocation of existing hedgerow and enhancement of existing hedgerow); xiv. Site Drainage; xv. Operational stage site signage; and, xvi. All associated site development works, ancillary works and apparatus. A 10-year planning permission and 35-year operational life from the date of commissioning of the entire wind farm is being sought. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) accompany this planning application.	Details...
1.7km	04/06/2025	REFUSED	The Crescent , Glenvale Ballyragget , Co. Kilkenny	for: • Planning permission for the change of use of existing retail unit to a two bed apartment and associated modifications to bin and bike store as granted under planning reference 20/293; • Retention permission for modifications to private open spaces associated with apartment No’s 7, 8 & 9 The Crescent as granted under planning reference 20/293; • and all associated site development works	Details...
3km	03/06/2025	CONDITIONAL	Ballynalacken , Attanagh , Kilkenny	for (a) Retention Permission of the (i) existing 5bay extension to the shed and underground slurry storage tank (ii) existing feed store building (iii) existing underground slurry storage tank and handling area with all associated site works and (b) Permission to (i) construct an underground slatted storage tank (ii) extension of the existing shed with a roof structure (iii) construction of a 2bay extension to the existing feed store for agricultural use (iv) construct a roof structure over the existing handling area and uncovered slurry storage tank together with all associated site works	Details...
2.4km	13/05/2025	CONDITIONAL	Ballyconra , Ballyragget , Co. Kilkenny	for the erection of a livestock shed to include an easyfeed slatted cubicle shed including slatted tanks, cubicles and easyfeed system, along with concrete yards and all ancillary works	Details...
650m	24/04/2025	CONDITIONAL	Tirlán Ltd , Ballyconra Ballyragget , Co. Kilkenny.	for development at their Dairy Processing Plant in Ballyconra, Ballyragget, Co Kilkenny comprising: - Demolition of an existing diesel bund, a chemical storage bund, and of an existing IBC containment area and for the reconstruction of all, at revised locations. - Construction of a two-storey process building. - Construction of a 6-bay intake / dispatch canopy and associated single storey services and welfare building. - Construction of a refrigeration building with roof mounted mechanical equipment, a transformer enclosure, a chilled water storage tank and a hot water storage tank - Construction of a CIP centre complete with associated tanks and vessels and a hot water storage tank adjacent. - Construction of a new chemical storage bund and relocation of an existing permeate storage silo. - Construction of a silo base and plinth for the housing and installation of 10 number silos. - Installation of a modular site cabin and a lightweight metal shed. - Construction of a penthouse roof arrangement, installation of roof mounted transformers and roof mounted air handling equipment. - Construction of an extension to an existing car park complete with modified access - Construction of a new internal access road and for the widening and realignment of the existing internal road network. - Construction, incorporating modifications to an existing external stair and retaining wall arrangement. - Associated site works including earthworks, berm formation, retaining walls, pipe and service bridges, fencing and screening and drainage works including a new process effluent line with overground and below ground sections, and all associated site works including landscaping. This facility holds an industrial emissions licence issued by the Environmental Protection Agency. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will accompany this application.	Details...
260m	25/03/2025	CONDITIONAL	Moatpark , Ballyragget , Co. Kilkenny	for development at this site. The development will consist of: A 10-year planning permission and a 35-year operational life for (i) a compound (with a total footprint of approximately 1,080 square metres [m2]) with a hardcore surface enclosed by security fencing and gates; (ii) a 110kV electricity transformer and associated electrical plant and equipment; (iii) an electrical control building (with a total gross floor area of 64m²) containing electrical plant and equipment; (iv) underground electrical cabling to connect the permitted Ballyragget Power Reserve (Kilkenny County Council Planning Register Reference 24/60221) to the electrical control building and to connect the 110kV electricity transformer to the existing Ballyragget 110kV electricity substation; and (v) all associated ancillary site development works. This planning application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement	Details...

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