34 Ballyvallagh Road, Larne, BT40 3NA Data via plota.co.uk

LA02/2025/0842/F - Full Approved

Proposal

Construction and operation of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility, capable of a maximum import/export of 120MW at 4 hours duration (480MWh) consisting of a max 136 battery storage enclosures, a max 34 PCS/inverter units, associated substation infrastructure, CCTV and lighting columns, palisade and acoustic fencing, access tracks, drainage systems including attenuation ponds and other ancillary works (amended description of proposal) (new supporting information submitted) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
3 Nov 2025
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Validated
5 Nov 2025
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Consultation
15 Sept 2026
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Approved
23 Oct 2026

Approved on 23 Oct 2026 · Last checked 24 Oct 2026

Documents 77

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF Redacted Decision Notice pdf Planning decisions and reports · 23 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF Planning Report redacted Planning decisions and reports · 8 Oct 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 14

PDF DOC 21 Ballyross Ecology Clarifications Other Supporting Information · 5 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF DOC 23 Traffic Assessment Form Ballyross Other Supporting Information · 5 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF DOC 24 Transport Statement Other Supporting Information · 5 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 28 Drainage Strategy Proposed Plans · 5 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF DfE Energy Division response Consultation Responses · 22 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF DOC 01 -Transport Statement Other Supporting Information · 5 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF DOC 02 -Cultural Heritage Assessment Other Supporting Information · 5 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF DOC 08 -Acoustic Assessment Other Supporting Information · 5 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF DOC 09 -Fire Risk Assessment Other Supporting Information · 5 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF DOC 12 -Landscape and visual impact assessment Other Supporting Information · 5 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF DOC 13 -Ballyross BESS Planning Statement Other Supporting Information · 5 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF DOC 14 -Ballyross BESS Shadow Habitats Regulation Assessment redacted Other Supporting Information · 5 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF DOC 15 -Ballyross BESS Ecological Impact Assessment redacted Other Supporting Information · 5 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF DOC 16 -Ballyross BESS Drainage Assessment and SUDS Report redacted Other Supporting Information · 5 Nov 2025 View ↗

Plans & drawings 32

PDF 29 Rev1 Access drawing Road Details · 23 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF 29/1 Access drawing Road Details · 15 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF 29 Access Drawing Road Details · 28 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF DOC 22 Outline Emergency Response Plan Ballyross Other Supporting Information · 5 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF DOC 25 Outline Construction Environmental Management Plan Other Supporting Information · 5 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 24 Landscape Mitigation Plans Proposed Plans · 5 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 25 Lighting CCTV Plan Proposed Plans · 5 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 26 Lighting Plan Proposed Plans · 5 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 27 Visability Splays Proposed Plans · 5 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 23 Indicative Diverted Watercourse Details - P01 Proposed Plans · 2 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF DOC 07 -Outline Construction Environmental Management Plan Other Supporting Information · 5 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF 02 Infrastructure Layout Site Layout or Block Plan · 5 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF 01 SITE LOCATION Site Location Plan · 5 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF 20 TYPICAL SUBSTATION COMPOUND Proposed Plans · 5 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF 18 OUTLINE FIRE RISK MANAGEMENT LAYOUT Proposed Plans · 5 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF 19 ACCESS TRACK LONG SECTION Proposed Plans · 5 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF 22 COMPOUND ELEVATION VIEWS Proposed Plans · 5 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF 03 Battery Enclosure Proposed Plans · 5 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF 04 Spares Storage Proposed Plans · 5 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF 05 Transformer Proposed Plans · 5 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF 06 Typical Security Fence Details Proposed Plans · 5 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF 07 Typical Acoustic Fence Details Proposed Plans · 5 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF 08 Typical Lighting CCTV Column Proposed Plans · 5 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF 09 Typical Stock Proof Fence Proposed Plans · 5 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF 10 Auxillary Transformer Proposed Plans · 5 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF 11 Harmonic Filter Proposed Plans · 5 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF 12 Pre Insertion Resistor Proposed Plans · 5 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF 13 Capacitor Bank Proposed Plans · 5 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF 14 BESS Substation Proposed Plans · 5 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF 15 DNO Substation Proposed Plans · 5 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF 16 LV Feeder Pillar Proposed Plans · 5 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF 17 Typical LV Equipment Enclosure Proposed Plans · 5 Nov 2025 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF ApplicationForm -redacted Application Form · 6 Oct 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 21

PDF DFI Roads - Ballymena Office response Consultation Responses · 5 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF Shared Environmental Services response Consultation Responses · 10 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF DFI Roads - Ballymena Office response Consultation Responses · 19 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Environ Health Mid And East Antrim response Consultation Responses · 10 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF NIEA response Consultation Responses · 24 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF DFI Roads - Ballymena Office response Consultation Responses · 24 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Neighbour Reconsult Neighbour Notifications · 5 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF DOC 20 Ballyross DAERA WMU Response redacted Other Supporting Information · 5 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF NIEA response Consultation Responses · 1 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Shared Environmental Services response Consultation Responses · 19 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF DfI Rivers response Consultation Responses · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF NIEA response Consultation Responses · 18 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF NIE - Ballymena response Consultation Responses · 1 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF DFI Roads - Ballymena Office response Consultation Responses · 27 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF Environ Health Mid And East Antrim response Consultation Responses · 26 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF DfI Rivers response Consultation Responses · 26 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service response Consultation Responses · 24 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF NI Water - Strategic Applications response Consultation Responses · 24 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF Health & Safety Executive for NI response Consultation Responses · 17 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF Neighbour Neighbour Notifications · 5 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF DOC 11 -Pre application Community Consultation Report Other Supporting Information · 5 Nov 2025 View ↗

Other documents 7

PDF Acknowledge Application Correspondence with Applicant/Agent/Solicitor · 5 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF DOC 03 -Potential Toxic Gas Cloud Extents Other Supporting Information · 5 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF DOC 04 -Potential Blast Over Pressure Intensity Contours Other Supporting Information · 5 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF DOC 05- Photomontage Part 1 Other Supporting Information · 5 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF DOC 06 -Photomontage Part 2 Other Supporting Information · 5 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF DOC 10 -Letters of Landowners Consent redacted Other Supporting Information · 5 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF Cover Letter redacted Other Supporting Information · 5 Nov 2025 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Mid East Antrim
Application type
Full
Postcode
BT40 3NA
Received
3 Nov 2025
Validated
5 Nov 2025
Ward
Woodburn
Decision
Granted
Decision date
23 Oct 2026
Applicant
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Agent
RPS

How this decision compares

Decided in 352 days from validation, 281 days slower than Mid East Antrim's median of 71 for full applications. Approved, as 92% of full applications here are.

35%decided within 8 weeks
92%approved
411decided in the last year

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Consultation & key dates

Planning Portal ref
PP-14076357
Neighbours
5 Nov 2025
Consultation
15 Sept 2026
Comments by
4 Dec 2025
Site or press notice
20 Nov 2025