Planning near you · Cork · Ref 26/2051

The development will consist of an electrical storage facility within a site area of…

Rathcoursey West and Rathcoursey East, Midleton, Co. Cork

Invalid - Prepare Letters

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

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The story so far

Application timeline

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3 Aug 2026Application received
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What changed

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Source status: Awaiting Recommendation → Invalid - Prepare Letters; Decision due date: 2026-09-28 → not supplied

Observed: 23 September 2026. This describes our archive, not an application event date.

Why it matters locally

The proposal concerns Rathcoursey West and Rathcoursey East, Midleton, Co. Cork. Proposal excerpt: “The development will consist of an electrical storage facility within a site area of up to 4.2 hectares and comprise a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) compound to include: battery units and inverters with connecting…”

Location & nearby applications

Rathcoursey West and Rathcoursey East, Midleton, Co. Cork

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Nearby applications

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Permission for alterations to front and side elevation of existing dwelling to include relocation of main entrance door, addi…About 1,000 m · Paradise, Rathcoursey East, Midleton, P25DC97Ref 26/1732 · Decision code: Grant with Conditions
Permission for the construction and operation of an outdoor commercial sauna and plunge-pool facility ancillary to the existi…About 1.4 km · The Ferry, East Ferry, Garranekinnefeake, Co. Cork, P25PX89Ref 26/2342 · Awaiting Recommendation
Permission for the construction of a new single storey detached dwelling with converted attic, a new wastewater treatment uni…About 2.7 km · Kilva, Midleton, Co. Cork.Ref 26/1661 · Decision code: Grant with Conditions
Permission for Retention of:- 1) Domestic storage shed as constructed, 2) Carport attached to existing dwelling and domestic…About 2.7 km · Ballyannan, Midleton, Co. Cork. P25 NH99Ref 26/1996 · Decision code: Grant with Conditions
retention permission is sought for modification to windows on southern and eastern elevations of their dwelling, installation…About 2.9 km · Kilva, Midleton, Co. Cork, P25 F954Ref 26/2001 · Decision code: Grant with Conditions

Documents & sources

Cork County Council · Reference 26/2051

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Site location map · 2026-08-03
Site location map · 2026-08-03
Application Form - Part A · 2026-08-03
Site layout plan · 2026-08-03
Site Notice · 2026-08-03
Newspaper Notice · 2026-08-03
Land owner consent · 2026-08-03
Other Assessments · 2026-08-03
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Report Received from External Body · 2026-08-20
Validation Check List · 2026-08-03
Drawings - General · 2026-08-03
Drawings - General · 2026-08-03
Drawings - General · 2026-08-03
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Landscape Plans · 2026-08-03
Landscape Plans · 2026-08-03
Landscape Plans · 2026-08-03
Landscape Plans · 2026-08-03
Drainage Network Drawings · 2026-08-03
NIS · 2026-08-03
NIS · 2026-08-03
NIS · 2026-08-03
Archaeology Report · 2026-08-03
Archaeology Report · 2026-08-03
Traffic Impact Reports · 2026-08-03
Application - Cover Letter · 2026-08-03
Photo Montage · 2026-08-03
Correspondence · 2026-09-08
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Source records and verification details

Change record: NPAD · source SHA-256: bbf2715c2bbd98dabf3044604f529ac5a5530cbc531c56a5d52d4cde5e447897

Proposal: NPAD · source SHA-256: bbf2715c2bbd98dabf3044604f529ac5a5530cbc531c56a5d52d4cde5e447897

Latest source observation retained: 2026-09-23T16:41:13.988588+00:00. Source dataset date: not supplied.

Full description from the council file

The development will consist of an electrical storage facility within a site area of up to 4.2 hectares and comprise a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) compound to include: battery units and inverters with connecting cabling; switchroom and diesel generator; two steel storage containers; modular office and welfare building; crane hardstanding; 262 metre length internal access tracks and up to four parking bays; foul and surface water drainage system including attenuation pond; palisade security fencing; landscaping; CCTV system; approximately 90 metre length 33kV double-circuit underground grid connection cable to the adjacent permitted Rathcoursey 110kV substation (An Coimisiún Pleanála Reference. ABP 318685-23) and associated electrical ducting; and all ancillary development. Vehicular access to the development will occur via the permitted Rathcoursey 110kV substation access tracks (ABP-318685-23). A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the planning authority with the application. The Natura Impact Statement will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy during the office hours at the office of the relevant planning authority. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive(EU)2023/2024) and it is important to note that the planning application may be 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.

Application details

Reference: 26/2051
Site address: Rathcoursey West and Rathcoursey East, Midleton, Co. Cork
Application type: Permission
Latest reported outcome: Invalid - Prepare Letters
Date received: August 03, 2026
Authority: Cork County Council

All recorded updates to this application

Dates below show when a change was first retained, not when a planning event happened.

2026-09-23
- Source status: Awaiting Recommendation → Invalid - Prepare Letters
- decision due date: 2026-09-28 →

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