Somerset , Co. Galway , Ireland

Jul 21 2023

Application Received

Sep 14 2023

Further Info. Requested

Dec 18 2023

Further Info. Received

Jan 22 2024

Decision

Jan 23 2024

Decision Due

Mar 04 2024

Granted

Mar 03 2029

Expiry (if required)

Submitted: 21 / 07 / 2023
Galway County Council
Application Type:
PERMISSION
Application Status:
APPLICATION FINALISED
Council Decision:
CONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

to include development of a 240MWh battery energy storage systems facility within a total site area of up to 3.02 hectares, the site will include 1no. 38KV substation compound including 1no. single storey electrical substation building with an area of 69m2 & associated switchgear, 12no. electrical inverters & 6no. electrical transformer, 31no. containerised battery storage modules on concrete plinths, access tracks & new site entrance, associated electrical cabling & ducting, security gates, perimeter security fencing, CCTV security monitoring & lighting system, landscaping works & all associated ancillary infrastructure

Nearby Applications:

Distance:	Received:	Decision:	Development Address:	Development Description:
1.4km	10/07/2026	N/A	Garryduff , CLONTUSKERT , BALLINASLOE	for dwelling house, wastewater treatment system, polishing filter and all associated services	Details...
0m	04/06/2026	N/A	Somerset , CO GALWAY , IRELAND	for a 10-year planning permission. The development will consist of a 240MWh Battery Energy Storage Systems facility within a total site area of up to 3.02 hectares. The development will include: 1No. 38kV Substation Compound including 1No. Single Storey electrical Substation Building with an area of 69m2 and Associated Switchgear, 12 No. Electrical Inverters, and 6 No. Electrical Transformers, 31 No. Containerised Battery Storage Modules on Concrete Plinths, Access Tracks and new Site Entrance, Associated Electrical Cabling and Ducting, Security Gates, Perimeter Security Fencing, CCTV Security Monitoring and Lighting System, Landscaping Works and all Associated Ancillary Infrastructure.	Details...
0m	24/04/2026	N/A	Somerset , Co Galway , Ireland	for a 240MWh Battery Energy Storage Systems facility within a total site area of up to 3.02 hectares. The development will include: 1 No. 38kV Substation Compound including 1 No. Single Storey Electrical Substation Building with an area of 69m2 and Associated Switchgear, 12 No. Electrical Inverters, and 6 No. Electrical Transformers, 31 No. Containerised Battery Storage Modules on concrete plinths, Access Tracks and new site entrance, associated electrical cabling and ducting, security gates, perimeter security fencing, CCTV security monitoring and lighting system, landscaping works and all associated ancillary infrastructure	Details...
3km	17/04/2026	UNCONDITIONAL	Ballydonagh , Kiltormer	of planning reference 211790, to construct milking parlour building incorporating holding yard with crush/drafting yard, meal bin, office, slatted tank, water tank, storage rooms, office and plant room, cubicle shed with slatted tanks and loose area, hardcore area, (IV) silage slab and all assorted site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 2218 sqm	Details...
2.6km	24/03/2026	N/A	Lismanny , Laurencetown , Ballinasloe	to construct a new workshop/storage unit including roadway and parking, offices and staff facilities and new effluent treatment system and percolation area and all associated works on the site of the existing depot	Details...
1.7km	23/10/2025	REFUSED	Abbeypark , Clontuskert , Ballinasloe	to renovate and extend existing private dwelling house, install waste water treatment system and construct private garage/store to include all associated site works	Details...
1.6km	17/10/2025	CONDITIONAL	Glenaun , Clontuskert , Ballinasloe	of outbuilding/storage sheds for domestic use, and permission for an extension to existing dwelling, demolition of existing sheds, removal of chimney, de-commissioning of existing septic tank, new sewage treatment system, percolation area and all associated site development works	Details...
1.5km	12/09/2025	N/A	Garryduff , Clontuskert , Ballinasloe	for dwelling house, wastewater treatment system, polishing filter and all associated services	Details...
1.6km	15/08/2025	N/A	Glenaun , Clontuskert , Ballinasloe	for an extension to existing dwelling, demolition of existing sheds, removal of chimney, de-commissioning of existing septic tank, new sewage treatment system, percolation area and all associated site development works	Details...
1.8km	18/06/2025	CONDITIONAL	Barnaboy , Laurancetown , Ballinasloe	for a new foul treatment system with percolation area to replace the existing septic tank	Details...
3km	23/05/2025	CONDITIONAL	Gornahorna (Clancarty) , Clontuskert , Ballinasloe	for a new dwelling house, domestic garage, wastewater treatment system, percolation area and all associated site works and services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 232.00 sqm(H), 50 sqm(G)	Details...
1.8km	30/07/2024	CONDITIONAL	Abbeypark , Clontuskert , Ballinasloe	to (a) Demolish single storey annex to rear of existing dwelling and construct an extension to the rear of the existing single storey dwelling. (b) Decommission existing septic tank and install a new waste water treatment system with percolation area. (c) Demolish an existing domestic store and construct a new domestic garage. (d) and all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 162.92 sqm. Gross floor space of any demolition: 55.38 sqm (annex) 51.60 sqm (shed)	Details...
3km	16/07/2024	CONDITIONAL	Kellysgrove , Ballinasloe , Co. Galway	for a change in house design from that previously approved under pl. ref. no. 23/21 for a dwelling, garage, wastewater treatment unit with percolation area and site entrance and all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 273.14 sqm (house) & 41.58 sqm (garage)	Details...
2km	21/12/2023	CONDITIONAL	Garryduff , Clontuskert , Ballinasloe	for a wastewater treatment system to serve an existing house	Details...
1.7km	29/08/2023	REFUSED	Abbeypark , Clontuskert , Ballinasloe	for the demolition of existing house, construction of a new dwellinghouse with carport, wastewater treatment system/percolation area, plus all ancillary works	Details...

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