Townlands of Mell and Tullyallen, Drogheda, Co. Louth
Proposed development
Permission for a 10 year development for a Battery Energy Storage System and underground cabling grid connection to the existing Drybridge 110kV substation. The proposed development will comprise of 96 no. containerised energy storage modules, 8 no. twin skid inverters, 6 no. auxiliary transformers, 2 no. spare parts containers, security fencing, landscaping, drainage and all associated ancillary development works and apparatus necessary to facilitate the proposed development. Planning permission is sought for 1 no. 38kV substation and associated electrical compound, including single storey control building, line bay, transformer and accompanying apparatus, and associated grid connection between the proposed substation and Drybridge 110kV substation comprising 38kV underground electricity cabling of c.1.3km in length to be provided in an excavated trench on private lands and the L63324, R168, N51 and L2322 public roads, and all associated site development and reinstatement works. Construction and operation access to the Battery Energy Storage System facility will be via the L63324, off the R168 road. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application
- Applicant
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- Authority
- Louth County Council
- Decision due
- Not available
Timeline
Application received
11 Dec 2025
Council asked for further information
13 Feb 2026
Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)
27 Jul 2026
Decision due
Not available
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Planning history within 750 m
Permission for the following: The provision of 3 No. Open Cycle Gas Turbines (OCGT) Generators each consisting of an Air Intake Filter System, Exhaust Stack (23m high), Fin Fan Coolers, Start Transformer, Power Control Centre, Continuous Emission Monitoring System, Fire Extinguishing Cabinet and Underground Waste Process. Water Tank. An Under the Fence Transformer Compound connecting to the existing Drybridge 110kV AIS Substation. The provision of 3 No. Generator Transformers (11/33 kV) adjacent to the Generator Step up Transformer Building. The provision of a c. 460m 33 kV underground electrical ducting and cabling connecting the Open Cycle Gas Turbines Generators to the Under the Fence Transformer Compound. The construction of a launch and reception pit compound on either side of the N51 National Secondary Road to facilitate Horizontal Directional Drilling works. Natural Gas (Primary Fuel) Supply which includes a Natural Gas Above Ground Installation. Liquid Fuel Storage (Secondary Fuel) Supply which includes 3 No. Bunded Liquid Fuel Storage Tanks, Liquid Fuel Treatment and Pump House with associated Liquid Fuel Unloading Area and pipeworks. The upgrade of 1 No. existing field access for a new permanent site entrance for construction and operational access to the Under the Fence Transformer Compound from the L20000 Slane Road. The permanent realignment of 1 No. existing field access for construction and operational access from the N51 National Secondary Road. The temporary realignment of 2 No. existing field access for construction access from the L-2322 Local Road. The Provision of new site access tracks to facilitate access to all on-site infrastructure. The provision of 1 No. 500m3 Fire Water Tank and Pumphouse with associated Fire Detection and Protection System. The provision of 1 No. Containerised Power Control Centre. The provision of 1 No. Containerised Water Treatment Plant and Tank. The provision of Foul Water Drainage Holding Tanks, Storm Water Attenuation Tank, and an Underground Hydrocarbon Storage Tank. The provision of 1 No. Air Compressor Building. The provision of 5 No. Temporary Construction Compounds. The provision of 1 No. Administration and Maintenance Building with a Canteen, Office Space, Meeting Room, Control Rooms, Workshop, Warehouse/Storgae Space, Welfare Facilities and Car Parking. The provision of Biodiversity Areas. All associated ancillary development, including Chemical Storage Units, 1 No. Bunded
Permissionwill consist of; The construction of 3 no. adjoining warehouse units and 3 no. ancillary 2-storey offices, 1 no. proposed site entrance to L6322 Road with car, bicycle and EV parking, demolition of an existing single storey shed, provision of on-site wastewater mechanical secondary treatment system and soil polishing filter, and all associated site and civil ancillary works including landscaping and boundary treatments, building signage at each unit, site lighting, underground firefighting storage tank, surface water drainage which will include underground rainwater harvesting and underground attenuation tank. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared for this application. *Significant Further Information received on 17/08/2026*
Permission will consist of; The construction of 3 no. adjoining warehouse units and 3 no. ancillary 2-storey offices, 1 no. proposed site entrance to L6322 Road with car, bicycle and EV parking, demolition of an existing single storey shed, provision of on-site wastewater mechanical secondary treatment system and soil polishing filter, and all associated site and civil ancillary works including landscaping and boundary treatments, building signage at each unit, site lighting, underground firefighting storage tank, surface water drainage which will include underground rainwater harvesting and underground attenuation tank. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared for this application.
Source EV Ireland Ltd. intends to apply for permission for development of an Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station at the M1 Retail Park, Drogheda, Co. Louth, a site of ca. 396 sqm (ca. 0.04 ha). The development will consist of 6 no. EV charging stations, each serving 2 no. vehicle charging bays, a total of 12 no. charging points / bays, and 1 no. 10 bay canopy structure with integrated roof level solar panels of 120 sqm. The proposed development also incorporates 1 no. ESB substation, the use of an existing point of access / egress and all associated above and below ground ancillary works.
Permission for a new standalone warehouse unit with ancillary office, car & HGV site entrance with car parking, wastewater treatment plant and percolation area, potable well, boundary treatments, building signage, inclusion of Natura Impact Statement and all associated site and civil development works
Permission for a new standalone warehouse unit with ancillary office, car & HGV site entrance with car parking, wastewater treatment plant and percolation area, potable well, boundary treatments, building signage and all associated site and civil development works