Dysart , Enfield , Co. Kildare

Sep 29 2025

Application Received

Submitted: 29 / 09 / 2025
Kildare County Council
Application Type:
PERMISSION
Application Status:
INCOMPLETED APPLICATION
Council Decision:
N/A (Unknown)

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Development Description:

for A 10-year planning permission for the provision of a Battery Energy Storage System and compound on a site of c. 1.015ha to support the adjacent permitted solar farm (KCC Reg. Ref.: 161265). The Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) compound will accommodate self-contained Lithium Ion Phosphate batteries, within 18 no. BESS units, 4 no. twin skid units and a single skid unit. A control room (c. 27.6m2) is proposed to the east of the compound. The proposed development includes for all associated development, boundary treatments, security fencing, site access works, ducting and cabling, and all associated ancillary works. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply

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