Councils › Antrim and Newtownabbey › LA03/2024/0435/F

Proposed erection of a 79 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Facility including MV skids (transformer and inverter…

Lands approximately 342m southeast of Kells Substation and approximately 105m east of 43 Doagh Road Kells Ballymena BT42 3PP
Reference
LA03/2024/0435/F
Status
Approved
Application type
Full
Location
Lands approximately 342m southeast of Kells Substation and approximately 105m east of 43 Doagh Road Kells Ballymena BT42 3PP
Council
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
Received
14 Jun 2024
Added
14 Jun 2024
Last updated
28 Oct 2025

Full proposal: Proposed erection of a 79 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Facility including MV skids (transformer and inverter) outdoor switchgear compound DNO substation control room welfare unit spare parts container switch room new site boundary fencing new access and ancillary development works

Planning history at this location

2 other applications recorded at or next to this site.

  • LA03/2026/0142/NMC APPLICATION WITHDRAWN
    Non-material change to planning approval LA03/2024/0435/F (Proposed erection of a 79 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Facility including MV skids (trans…
    Lands approx 342m southeast of Kells substation and approx 105m east of 43 Doagh Road Kells Ballymena BT42 3PP · 4 Mar 2026
  • LA03/2025/0951/NMC Refusal
    Non-material change of planning application LA03/2024/0435/F - (Proposed erection of a 79MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Facility including MV skids (t…
    Lands approximately 342m southeast of Kells substation and approximately 105m east of 43 Doagh Road · 12 Jan 2026