Lands at, Coolshamroge, Co. Clare
Proposed development
For development which will consist of a 10-year permission for a Synchronous Condenser and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) across a site of approximately 2.97 hectares, co-located with an existing solar farm. The development will have an operational capacity of c. 50 MW and will consist of the construction of battery energy storage system units, power conversion units, a synchronous condenser, control modules and rooms, transformers and bunds, cooling equipment, a generator circuit breaker, an emergency diesel generator with associated fuel tank, water tank, underground cabling, fencing with access gates, CCTV and lighting posts, a temporary construction compound, new and upgraded access tracks, and associated landscaping, and ancillary works. The development would be in operation for up to 30 years. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been submitted with this application. 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.
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Clare County Council
- Decision due
- 12 Mar 2026
Timeline
Application received
1 Dec 2025
Decision due
12 Mar 2026
Decision: conditional
12 Mar 2026
Grant issued
16 Apr 2026
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Planning history within 750 m
for a new agricultural gate entrance to lands along with all associated site works
of the converted garage for domestic use, the connecting porch area, the altered fenestration, internal layout and all associated and ancillary site works
the development will consist of a 10-year permission for a Synchronous Condenser and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) across a site of approximately 2.97 hectares. The development will have an operational capacity of c. 50 MW and will consist of the construction of battery energy storage system units, power conversion units, a synchronous condenser, control modules and rooms, transformers and bunds, cooling equipment, a generator circuit breaker, an emergency diesel generator with associated fuel tank, water tank, underground cabling, fencing with access gates, CCTV and lighting posts, a temporary construction compound, new and upgraded access tracks, and associated landscaping, and ancillary works. The development would be in operation for up to 30 years. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been submitted with this application
for development at this site in the townlands of Ballyvonnavaum TD, Coolshamroge TD, Cloonmore TD, Deerpark TD, and Manusmore TD, Ennis, Co Clare. The development will consist of planning permission for a period of 10 years to construct and complete a Solar PV Energy development with a total site area of 27.34 hectares, to include inverter station modules, solar PV panels ground mounted on support structures, internal access tracks, security fencing, electrical cabling and ducting, CCTV and other ancillary infrastructure, drainage, additional landscaping and habitat enhancement as required and associated site development works including works relating to the access to the site. The solar farm would be operational for 35 years. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared in respect to the application for planning permission
for the construction of a dwelling house and garage, proprietary waste water treatment system, new entrance and all ancillary works
to (A) alter, extend and renovate existing dwelling house. (B) demolish existing rear sunroom annex. (C) RETAIN existing domestic garden shed including all associated site works & services