Rossacurra Cranemore Kilbrannish North Bealalaw Raheenliegh Aclare Co. Carlow
Development of a wind farm with up to seven turbines in County Carlow.
2113 · Carlow County Council · Lodged 22 January 2021
- Reference
- 2113
- Authority
- Carlow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 22 January 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposed development consists of constructing up to seven wind turbines with a maximum blade tip height of 178 meters. It also includes turbine foundations, crane pads, site tracks, a permanent 38kV electrical substation, a temporary construction compound, and an onsite borrow pit.
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Official record
Development description
- Permission to develop a wind farm and associated works . The proposed development will consist of: - construction of up to 7 no. Wind turbines with a maximum overall blade tip height of up to 178m; - construction of turbine foundations and crane pad hardstanding areas; - construction of new site tracks and associated drainage infrastructure; - upgrading of existing tracts and associated drainage infrastructure where necessary including upgrade of entrance onto l2026; - all associated drainage and sediment control including the installation of new watercourse or drain crossings and the re-use or upgrading of existing internal watercourse and drain crossings; - construction of 1 no. Permanent onsite 38kv electrical substation to esbn specifications including: control building with welfare facilities; - electrical infrastructure; - parking; - wastewater holding tank; - rainwater harvesting; - security fencing; - all associated infrastructure, services and site works
- 1 no. Temporary construction site compound and associated ancillary infrastructure including parking
- 1 no. On site borrow pit (the borrow pit shall be accessed via wind farm access tracks); - tree felling to facilitate construction and operation of the proposed development; - installation of medium voltage (20/33kv) and communication underground cabling between the proposed turbines and the proposed on-site substation and associated ancillary works; - erection of 1 no. Permanent meteorological mast to a maximum height of 100m above ground level; - upgrade of existing forest tracks and paths that shall be re-purposed as recreational amenity trails for community use including signage; - all associated site development works; - a 10 year planning permission and 35 year operational life from the date of commissioning of the entire wind farm. An environmental impact assessment report (eiar) and a natura impact statement (nis) have been prepared in respect of the proposed development and will be submitted with the application
The historical record
How energy applications have been decided in Carlow County Council
84% granted
of 50 energy applications granted, refused or part-granted by Carlow County Council, 2016–2026.
- The same category nationally
- 89%2,347
- All categories in Carlow County Council
- 92%3,245
These are historical figures for this category in this council area, counted from the statutory register over the last 10 years. They are not an assessment of this application and say nothing about how it will be decided.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received22 January 2021
- Decision due18 March 2021
- Decision issued18 March 2021
- Appeal submitted13 April 2021
- Appeal decided6 March 2023
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