Graiguenageeha, Stradbally, Co. Waterford

The development will consist of a 10-year permission for the construction of an energy storage facility (i.e. a co-located energy storage development as per the Renewable Energy Directive III) within a total site area of approximately 4.16 hA, to include one IPP modular control building on concrete plinths with a maximum height of 4.63m and associated electrical compound, 180 containerised battery storage modules on concrete support structures with a maximum height of 4.2m, 30 electrical transformer / inverter stations on concrete supports, associated electrical ducting / cabling, security fencing and CCTV security monitoring system, storage containers, lightning protection poles and ancillary equipment. The development will also include the demolition of an existing unfinished dwelling structure. This development is covered by the provision of the Renewable Energy Directive III(Directive (EU) 2023/2413 )

the construction of a single storey front extension (new sunroom) to an existing single storey Dwelling House at Graigue, Stradbally, Co. Waterford. X42 YK83

the construction of a single storey front extension (new sunroom) to an existing single storey Dwelling House

for extension and alterations to the existing dwelling,a detached garage and all ancillary works

for a shed/store and all ancillary works

for development that will consist of the laying of underground medium voltage electrical cables with associated ducting and ancillary development for a distance of approximately 2.7 km. The underground cable is intended to connect consented infrastructure in the townland of Curraheen with consented infrastructure in the townland of Rathnaskilloge permitted by An Bord Pleánala pursuant to An Bord Pleánala Reference number ABP-305817-19 and Waterford City and County Council Planning Reference number 19/290. A Natura Impact Statement accompanies this application