Mishells, Bandon, Co.Cork

EDF Renewables Ireland Limited intend to apply for a 10 Year Permission for development at this site of c. 1.29 ha, located on lands at Littlesilver, Bandon, Co. Cork. The proposed development consists of a battery energy storage system (BESS) facility, which will comprise of rechargeable battery units contained within 28 no. c. 25 ft containers on site; 7 no. MVs units; 1 no. auxiliary transformer; a resistor, reactor and harmonic filter unit; a low voltage (LV) building and a welfare and spares container. The proposed development also involves the diversion of the existing overhead line on site and includes an underground cable, which will connect the BESS facility to the Bandon 110kV substation. The proposed development will include for the demolition and removal of the existing decommissioned wind turbine and associated outbuilding on site. The proposed development also includes the construction of a 38kV substation building with associated compounds and car parking; stock proof fencing and gateways; landscaping; foul water holding tank; rainwater harvesting tank; stone soakaways; piped infrastructure and ducting; retention basin and stone headwall; signage; security fencing; boundary treatments; lighting; CCTV; SUDs; permeable gravel area; upgrading of the existing site entrance with partial hedgerow removal; new access track and upgrading of the existing access track; and all associated site development and excavation works above and below ground. Planning permission is sought for a period of 10 years.

The construction of a dwelling house, on-site wastewater treatment system and associated siteworks. Extension of Duration to Permission granted under Planning Ref. No. 20/4481

Permission for the construction of a single storey steel framed shed and associated site works for the purpose of vintage vehicle and machinery storage, all at the rear of existing dwelling.

Permission for change of design of works to existing dwelling to comprise construction of part single storey extension, part two-storey extension and modifications to said dwelling, as granted under permission reg. number 23/06445, and all associated site works.

Permission for the construction of proposed single storey steel framed shed and associated site works for the purpose of vintage vehicle and vintage machinery storage at the rear of existing dwelling.

Permission for retention of a single storey steel framed shed, concrete & stone hard standing area and associated site works for purpose of vintage vehicle/machinery storage.