Application description published by Galway County Council.
For the construction of an electrical transmission support long duration battery array. The array will consist of 44 containers each holding battery storage units up to 2MW for a maximum total of 88MW. The development will include a control building, ancillary infrastructure including security fencing, lighting, CCTV, internal access roads & drainage together with all associated services. The overall development site is 0.827ha. The application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS)
Application and appeal history
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ABP-320679-24Submitted 27 August 2024 / decided 20 March 2025
Status not recordedCONDITIONAL
Appeal submittedAppeal reference ABP-320679-24
27 August 2024
Appeal decisionCONDITIONAL
20 March 2025
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Decision details
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Application ref
23448
Received
06 November 2023
Decided
06 August 2024
FI requested
Yes
Authority
Galway County Council
Application type
PERMISSION
Outcome
Conditional grant
Source status
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Planning analysis
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Refusal reasons
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Conditions
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Source documents
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