Taduff East, Athlone, Co. Roscommon.
Proposed development
Permission for amendments to previously permitted solar PV farm (RCC Pl. Ref. PD/21/350), within the townland of Taduff East, Athlone, Co. Roscommon. The proposed development will comprise of: • The addition of solar PV arrays on ground mounted steel frames, with a maximum overall height of 3m, over an area of c. 1.98ha; •1 no. transformer/inverter station; • Internal underground electrical cabling and ducting between the solar PV arrays and inverter/transformer station; • And all associated ancillary site development works and services, including security fencing; • The decommissioning and reinstatement of the solar farm at the end of its operational life. Planning permission is sought for a period of 10 years with an operational life of 30 years from the date of commissioning. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) accompanies this Planning Application. The NIS assesses the construction and operation of the proposed development, as well as the integral elements of the wider project infrastructure of the consented TDC Community Solar Park (RCC Pl. Ref. PD/21/350), comprising solar PV arrays, inverter and transformer stations, underground cabling and ducting, temporary construction compound, fencing, CCTV, access tracks, site drainage and landscaping, all of which are essential infrastructure associated with the operation of the proposed development. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413). The planning application is 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. The proposed development is within the townland of
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- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Roscommon County Council
- Decision due
- 4 Nov 2026
Timeline
Application received
17 Apr 2026
Council asked for further information
22 Jul 2026
Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)
10 Sept 2026
Decision due
4 Nov 2026
Decision: conditional
4 Nov 2026
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Planning history within 750 m
Permission for development consisting of: (i) A ten-year planning permission for the construction of a permanent Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility adjacent to the consented TDC Community Solar Park (Pl. Ref. 20/36 & Pl. Ref. 21/350) with capacity of c. 80MW; (ii) The provision of up to 22 no. battery storage bays, each with 8 no. containerised battery modules connected to 2 no. inverters per bay and 1 no. transformer per bay; (iii) The containerised modules will typically house battery racks with multiple battery cells, control systems, fire detection and fire suppression systems and cooling systems; (iv) The provision of a BESS switchgear / substation unit (c. 33.2 sq m), storage/office unit (c.33.2 sq. m) and a control room (c.33.2 sq. m), all provided in standard containerised units; (v) The construction of a new access track (c.1,050m) linking the proposed BESS facility to the consented TDC Community Solar Park including 1 no. water crossing point; This will facilitate both construction and operational access while the entrance to the overall TDC Community Solar Park remains via the L2026 as consented under Pl Ref. 20/36. (vi) Minor amendments to the layout of the permitted solar farm (Pl Ref. 20/36 & Pl. Ref. 21/350) comprising the removal of permitted panels to accommodate the proposed access track; (vii) The provision of 2 no. car parking spaces adjacent to the BESS substation control room and 1 no electric vehicle charging point; (viii) All associated site development works and ancillary infrastructure above and below ground including drainage, security fencing, security lighting, landscaping (including additional planting) and ancillary grid infrastructure (A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been submitted with the planning application) at
for the development of a solar PV panel array comprising photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames within a site area of 70 hectares, 19no. single storey inverter/transformer stations, 1no. single storey DSO substation and DSO access road, 1no. single storey customer substation, 1no. single storey spare parts container, boundary security fencing with access gates, CCTV security cameras, associated electrical cabling and ducting, upgraded and new access tracks and all associated ancillary development and landscaping works on land at