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Non-material change to planning approval LA03/2024/0435/F (Proposed erection of a 79 MW Battery Energy Storage System (…

Lands approx 342m southeast of Kells substation and approx 105m east of 43 Doagh Road Kells Ballymena BT42 3PP
Reference
LA03/2026/0142/NMC
Status
APPLICATION WITHDRAWN
Application type
Non-Material Change
Location
Lands approx 342m southeast of Kells substation and approx 105m east of 43 Doagh Road Kells Ballymena BT42 3PP
Council
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
Received
02 Mar 2026
Added
4 Mar 2026
Last updated
16 Mar 2026

Full proposal: 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 (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). Changes to include a change of inverter type and updated battery technology giving a new site capacity of 95MW

Planning history at this location

2 other applications recorded at or next to this site.

  • 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
  • LA03/2024/0435/F Approved
    Proposed erection of a 79 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Facility including MV skids (transformer and inverter) outdoor switchgear compound DNO substa…
    Lands approximately 342m southeast of Kells Substation and approximately 105m east of 43 Doagh Road Kells Bal… · 14 Jun 2024