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Townland of Ballymoney , Arklow , Co. Wicklow

May 15 2025

Application Received

Jul 08 2025

Decision

Jul 09 2025

Decision Due

Jul 31 2025

Appeal Submitted
  • Submitted: 15 / 05 / 2025
  • Application Type:
    PERMISSION
  • Application Status:
    APPEALED
  • Council Decision:
    REFUSED (Refused)

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Development Description:

period of 10 years for a proposed solar farm and BESS (battery energy storage system) development which will consist of the construction of PV panels mounted on metal frames, inverters, battery storage infrastructure (BESS units, and MV Stations), new access tracks, underground cabling, perimeter fencing with CCTV cameras and access gates, a temporary construction compound, a substation and all ancillary grid infrastructure and associated works. It is proposed to use the consented Ballymoney Solar Farm access point (Pl Ref: 19/627 and ABP Ref: 305289-19). The solar farm and BESS would be operational for 40 years. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted with this application

Nearby Applications:

Distance: Received: Decision: Development Address: Development Description:
2.8km 13/04/2026 N/A "Lands at Kilbride" , Arklow , Co. Wicklow 99 no. residential units with a mix of semidetached and terraced houses along with triplex apartments. These will comprise 22 no. 1 bed and 6 no. 2 bed triplex apartments; 41 no. 3 bed houses; and 30 no. 4 bed houses (in the form of terraced and semi-detached houses). Buildings will range in height from one to three storeys. All residential units will have associated private open space facing north/ south/ east/ west. A temporary creche is also proposed on site. Minor amendments are also proposed to reg. Ref. 23/756 to accommodate alterations to Kilbride Road L6179, upgrades to pedestrian facilities and to allow for connection to the permitted water services and pedestrian links. The development will also provide for landscaping, car and cycle parking, public open spaces and all associated site development works to enable the development including boundary treatments, attenuation storage area, temporary pumping station, and other service provision including ESB substation Details...
2.8km 11/12/2025 CONDITIONAL Snugborough , Arklow , Co Wicklow Revised site boundaries to previously granted permission (Planning ref 21/1487) to include relocation of entrance and all ancillary site works Details...
1.5km 26/08/2025 CONDITIONAL Templerainy , Arklow , Co. Wicklow installation of ESB Networks' compact modular MV EGIP substation to facilitate the connection of the consented Templerainey East Solar Farm (planning ref: 16/1285) to the electrical distribution system Details...
2.6km 25/07/2025 REFUSED Balymoyle , Arklow , Co. Wicklow dwelling, waste water treatment system to EPA standards, garage, entrance and associated works Details...
570m 24/04/2025 CONDITIONAL Townland of Ballymoney , Arklow , Co. Wicklow amend the design of the approved development (Planning Reference: 19/627 and ABP-305289-19) which comprises consent for a Solar Farm within a site area of 19 hectares consisting of solar photovoltaic panels covering an area of up to 9.8ha on ground mounted steel frames, 1 no. on-site substation; 3 no. inverter/transformer stations, underground cables and ducts, boundary security fence, new internal tracks, CCTV cameras and all associated site services within the townland of Ballymoney, near Arklow, Co. Wicklow. Planning permission was sought for a period of 10 years. Proposed amendments include (1) relocation of part of the internal access track, and (2) a gate will be added along the access track Details...
510m 10/04/2025 CONDITIONAL Johnstown South , Arklow , Co. Wicklow construction of a bungalow with garage, a new entrance, a new treatment system and percolation area to current EPA standards and all ancillary site works Details...
2.6km 24/10/2024 N/A Ballymoyle , Arklow , Co. Wicklow dwelling, wastewater treatment system to EPA standards , garage, entrance and associates site works Details...
960m 02/07/2024 CONDITIONAL Templerainey , Arklow , Co. Wicklow a 10 year permission for the construction of an energy storage facility within a total site area of 0.48 hA to include containerised battery storage modules on concrete support structures, electrical transformer / inverter stations, associated electrical ducting / cabling, security fencing and CCTV security monitoring system, lightning protection poles and ancillary equipment Details...
1.8km 28/06/2024 CONDITIONAL ESB Telecoms Ltd Compound , ESB Arklow 220KV Substation , Killiniskyduff Dublin Road the installation of solar panels over the roof of an existing telecommunications cabin on a steel frame (covering an area of c.46 sq.m., to a maximum height of 4.6 metres above ground level). Works to consist of all ancillary development works, including steel uprights at Details...
940m 14/06/2024 N/A Templerainey , Arklow , Co. Wicklow a 10 year permission for the construction of an energy storage facility within a total site area of 0.48 hA to include containerised battery storage modules on concrete support structures, electrical transformer / inverter stations, associated electrical ducting / cabling, security fencing and CCTV security monitoring system, lightning protection poles and ancillary equipment Details...
1.4km 17/04/2024 CONDITIONAL Allenwood Templerainey , Arklow , Co. Wicklow a 12.3 square metre plant room, a 30.0 square metre shed as built, also retention for change of use from attic to 33.7 square metre storage area in attic of house, retention of rooflights, and retention for minor elevation changes to door and windows to house and garage from previous planning permission (952472) and all associated siteworks Details...
1.3km 27/03/2024 N/A Allenwood , Templerainey , Arklow a 12.3 square metre plant room, a 30.0 square metre shed as built, also retention for change of use from attic to 33.7 square metre storage area in attic of house, retention of rooflights, and retention for minor elevation changes to door and windows to house and garage from previous planning permission (95/2472) and all associated site works Details...
2.8km 22/02/2024 N/A Snugborough , Arklow , Co. Wicklow revised site boundaries to previously granted permission (Planning ref 21/1487) to include relocation of entrance and all ancillary site works Details...
2.2km 04/12/2023 CONDITIONAL Carrycole , Arklow , Wicklow the construction of a new dwelling, treatment unit and soil polishing filter, new well, new entrance onto existing lane and associate works Details...
2.2km 29/11/2023 N/A Carrycole , Arklow , Wicklow the construction of a new dwelling, treatment unit and soil polishing filter, new well, new entrance onto existing lane and associate works Details...
3km 06/10/2023 CONDITIONAL Lands at Kilbride , Arklow , Co.Wicklow 86 no. residential units with a mix of detached, semi-detached, terraced houses and duplex apartments ranging in height from 2 to 3 storeys; comprising of 8 no. 1-bed and 8 no. 2-bed duplex apartments, 10 no. 2-bed houses and 60 no. 3-bed houses; all residential units will have associated private open spaces facing north/south/east/west; alterations to Kilbride Road (L6179) to provide a section of the new road into the wider Kilbride Masterplan lands with vehicular, pedestrian and cycle access provided; a new dedicated pedestrian and cyclist access will also be provided to the south-east of the development connecting via the Marshland's sports club lands, and through Avondale Crescent to the Dublin Road; landscaping, public open spaces and all associated site development works to enable the development including boundary treatments, attenuation storage area and other service provision Details...
1.3km 06/10/2023 CONDITIONAL Sparrows Den , Johnstown North , Arklow demolition of existing single storey shed and garage to rear, construction of new part single storey part storey and a half extension containing 2 dormer windows to rear, removal of existing septic tank and new replacement proprietary effluent treatment system and all associated site works Details...
1.4km 03/10/2023 UNCONDITIONAL Templerainey , Northern Access Road , Arklow Extension of appropriate period Section 42 on PRR 20/946 Park & Ride Details...
520m 23/08/2023 N/A Johnstown South , Arklow , Co Wicklow the construction of a bungalow with garage, a new entrance, a new treatment system and percolation area to current EPA standards and all ancillary site works Details...

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  • An Coimisiún Pleanála File Ref.: 323198
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