Battery storage facility at Lands approximately 80 Metres to The North and East of No. 122A Moneymore Road and approximately 40 Metres to The West

What was proposed

The application proposed an amended battery energy storage facility, including access, buildings, landscaping, lighting, CCTV columns, fencing and ancillary works.

“LA09/2025/1137/F ACKN Development Management Officer Report Committee Application Summary Committee Meeting Date: June 2026 Item Number: Application ID: LA09/2025/1137/F Target Date: June 2026 Proposal: Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility (amendment to previously approved BESS LA09/2023/0724/F including access, substation building, landscaping, lighting/CCTV columns, security fencing and ancillary development) Location: Lands approximately 80 Metres to The…”

“The site can be viewed in two parts, one section to the east of 122a Moneymore Road, which begins at the road, and then extends west and uphill towards this dwelling and then extends to the north of the dwelling with the land slopping in a northern direction. There is an existing NIE Sub Station to the north east of the site.”

Officer report

The officer recommendation

Officers recommended approval because the amendment changed battery technology without altering the site footprint, infrastructure locations or construction methods.

“In addition they have also stated that ‘Environmental surveys that informed the construction phase mitigations included in the OCEMP for the consented development have identified no new measures applicable to this proposal amendment.’ None of the notifiable consultees have raised any concerns or objections with this proposal.”

“Having considered all of the submitted supporting documents and consultation responses it is my opinion that this amendment to the battery technology is acceptable and should be granted approval. Summary of Recommendation: Approve is recommended Approval Conditions Condition 1”

Officer report

Who spoke

The HSP referred to the 12-week consultation and explained that the battery type and internal configuration had changed without raising concerns.

The decision

The committee approved the application subject to the conditions set out in the officer recommendation.

“Members considered previously circulated report on planning application LA09/2025/1137/F which had a recommendation for approval.”

“Resolved That planning application LA09/2025/1137/F be approved subject to conditions as per the officer’s report.”

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