First retained observation; this does not establish that the application is new.
Legacy batch date (exact collection time unavailable): 6 September 2026. This describes our archive, not an application event date.
Why it matters locally
The proposal concerns ESB Aghada Generating Station, Townlands of Ballincarroonig and Aghada, Aghada, Co. Cork, P25 XE94. Proposal excerpt: “Electricity Supply Board (ESB) intends to apply for Permission for development at a 10.22 hectare site within ESB Aghada Generating Station. The Proposed Development includes amendments to the development described in th…”
Location & nearby applications
ESB Aghada Generating Station, Townlands of Ballincarroonig and Aghada, Aghada, Co. Cork, P25 XE94
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Source records and verification details
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Latest source observation retained: 2026-09-06T00:00:00+00:00. Source dataset date: not supplied.
Full description from the council file
Electricity Supply Board (ESB) intends to apply for Permission for development at a 10.22 hectare site within ESB Aghada Generating Station. The Proposed Development includes amendments to the development described in the planning application granted planning permission (Planning Reference No. 23/5104) dated the 7th of December 2023 by Cork County Council (CCC). The proposed amendments are:
i. An air insulated switchgear (AIS) compound to replace the previously approved gas insulated
switchgear (GIS) building (in same location and similar in area),
ii. A new 49m² control room (3.6 m high) within the AIS compound,
iii. Reconfiguration of the approved rainwater drainage system,
iv. A new underground firewater retention basin (approx. dimensions: 280m2 / 700m3).
The development consists of an activity for which an Industrial Emissions Licence is required.
ESB Aghada Generating Station is a registered lower tier establishment under the Control of Major
Accident Hazard (COMAH) Regulations, 2015. The development will consist of the provision of, or
amendments to, an establishment within the meaning of Part 11 of the Planning and Development
Regulations (Major Accidents Directive).
An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) complying with the European Union (Planning and
Development) (Environmental Assessment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 296 of 2018) and a Natura Impact
Statement (NIS) were submitted to the Planning Authority with the previously approved application. An
Environmental Effects Compliance Report and Ecology Technical Note accompany this application
confirming no changes to the previous conclusions.
Application details
Reference
26/1242
Site address
ESB Aghada Generating Station, Townlands of Ballincarroonig and Aghada, Aghada, Co. Cork, P25 XE94
Application type
Permission
Latest reported outcome
Decision code: Grant with Conditions
Date received
May 12, 2026
Decision due
July 06, 2026
Council decision date
July 06, 2026
Authority
Cork County Council
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