Planning near you · Cork · Ref 26/1372

A 10-year permission for the construction of a battery energy storage system (BESS)…

Kilshinahan, Timoleague, Co. Cork

Decision code: Grant with Conditions

Council decision recorded: August 27, 2026

Applicant: Not supplied in our sources
Proposed use: See council description

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The story so far

Application timeline

Recorded milestones for this application. A permission is not evidence that building work has started.

22 May 2026Application received
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27 Aug 2026Council decisionGrant with Conditions
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What changed

First retained observation; this does not establish that the application is new.

Observed: 21 September 2026. This describes our archive, not an application event date.

Why it matters locally

The proposal concerns Kilshinahan, Timoleague, Co. Cork. Proposal excerpt: “A 10-year permission for the construction of a battery energy storage system (BESS) facility consisting of two single-storey BESS units, two single-storey power conversion system (PCS) units, a single storey transformer …”

Location & nearby applications

Kilshinahan, Timoleague, Co. Cork

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Nearby applications

Closest retained records in this county within 5 km, measured between map points. Proximity does not establish a shared site.

Permission for retention of 1) dwelling house as constructed, 2) garage with overhead balcony on top, 3) garden shed & block…About 1.4 km · Kilshinahan, Bandon, Cork, P72XP86Ref 26/0344 · Decision code: Grant with Conditions
Permission for construction of a single dwelling house and detached garage, installation of a wastewater treatment system and…About 1.4 km · Skeaf East, Timoleague, Bandon, Co. Cork.Ref 26/1854 · Decision code: Grant with Conditions
Full Planning Permission for the construction of new dwelling house with changes in design and layout to that granted under p…About 3.0 km · Barleyfield, Kilbrittain, Co CorkRef 26/2286 · Awaiting Recommendation
Full Planning Permission for the construction of new dwelling house with changes in design and layout to that granted under p…About 3.0 km · Barleyfield, Kilbrittain, Co CorkRef 26/2052 · Invalid - Prepare Letters
Permission for change of design to the planning permission granted under planning reference 21/6490. The proposal includes a…About 3.2 km · Burren, Kilbrittain, Bandon, Cork, P72W223Ref 26/2376 · Awaiting Validation Sro

Documents & sources

Cork County Council · Reference 26/1372

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Notification of Decision · 2026-09-01
Site location map · 2026-05-22
Site location map · 2026-05-22
Application Form - Part A · 2026-05-22
Site layout plan · 2026-05-22
Site Notice · 2026-05-22
Newspaper Notice · 2026-05-22
Acknowledgement/Validation Letter · 2026-06-10
Acknowledgement/Validation Letter · 2026-06-10
Acknowledgement/Validation Letter · 2026-06-10
Acknowledgement/Validation Letter · 2026-06-10
Acknowledgement/Validation Letter · 2026-06-10
Acknowledgement/Validation Letter · 2026-06-10
Acknowledgement/Validation Letter · 2026-06-10
Acknowledgement/Validation Letter · 2026-07-03
Acknowledgement/Validation Letter · 2026-07-03
Land owner consent · 2026-05-22
Land owner consent · 2026-05-22
Other Assessments · 2026-05-22
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Other Assessments · 2026-05-22
Planner's Report · 2026-08-25
Planner's Report · 2026-08-26
Report Received from Internal Staff · 2026-08-20
Report Received from Internal Staff · 2026-08-21
Report Received from Internal Staff · 2026-06-12
Report Received from Internal Staff · 2026-06-26
Report Received from Internal Staff · 2026-06-30
Drawings - General · 2026-05-22
Drawings - General · 2026-05-22
Drawings - General · 2026-05-22
Drawings - General · 2026-05-22
Visual Assessment Report · 2026-05-22
Landscape Plans · 2026-05-22
Drainage Network Drawings · 2026-05-22
Archaeology Report · 2026-05-22
Application - Cover Letter · 2026-05-22

Source records and verification details

Change record: NPAD · source SHA-256: 3a0a8b39aa7a0d9a3820ff03151678bdd4cb5bbc32a23c979df794557e47421a

Proposal: NPAD · source SHA-256: 3a0a8b39aa7a0d9a3820ff03151678bdd4cb5bbc32a23c979df794557e47421a

Latest source observation retained: 2026-09-21T10:01:22.922910+00:00. Source dataset date: not supplied.

Full description from the council file

A 10-year permission for the construction of a battery energy storage system (BESS) facility consisting of two single-storey BESS units, two single-storey power conversion system (PCS) units, a single storey transformer station, underground cabling connecting the BESS to the permitted substation within the solar PV farm( permitted under Planning Ref. No. 25/6532) security fencing and gate, acoustic barrier and all other ancillary site development Kilshinahan, Timoleague, Co. Cork. The BESS facility will be arranged within a site area of approximately 0.043ha co-located within the development boundary of the permitted solar PV development, Planning Ref. No. 25/6532. 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, 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.

Application details

Reference: 26/1372
Site address: Kilshinahan, Timoleague, Co. Cork
Application type: Permission
Latest reported outcome: Decision code: Grant with Conditions
Date received: May 22, 2026
Decision due: August 27, 2026
Council decision date: August 27, 2026
Authority: Cork County Council

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