Downings, Tullow, Co. Carlow
Demolition of an existing 150kw wind turbine and the erection of a larger 500kw wind turbine in Tullow.
22368 · Carlow County Council · Lodged 24 October 2022
- Reference
- 22368
- Authority
- Carlow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 24 October 2022
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission to demolish an existing 150kw wind turbine. In its place, a new 500kw wind turbine will be erected with a hub height of 65 meters, a blade diameter of 44 meters, and underground ducting to the ESB substation.
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Official record
Development description
For the demolition of a wind turbine of 150kw that was erected with planning ref. Number 09125 and apply for planning permission to erect a 500kw wind turbine, located at the south-east corner of our land, with a hub height of 65 meters and a blade diameter of 44 meters, with underground ducting connecting to existing esb substation and all associated site works
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received24 October 2022
- Further information requested15 December 2022
- Further information received11 September 2023
- Decision due5 November 2023
- Decision issued2 November 2023
- Grant issued5 December 2023
- Permission expiry4 December 2028
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