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RefusedEnergyDecided 1 August 2019

MEENKEERAGH, BUNCRANA, LIFFORD PO

A 10-year planning permission for a 119.33-metre wind turbine near Buncrana.

1851856 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 3 December 2018

Reference
1851856
Authority
Donegal County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
3 December 2018

Summary

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The proposal is for a single three-bladed wind turbine with a maximum tip height of 119.33 metres and a 30-year operational life. The project includes a turbine transformer, foundation, hardstand, access track, and a new site entrance within Sorne Wind Farm.

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Development description

A 10 year planning permission for a proposed wind turbine with a 30 year operational life from the date of commissioning. The proposed wind turbine site will consist of 1 no. Three bladed wind turbine with a maximum base to blade tip height of up to 119.33 metres and will include turbine transformer, turbine base and foundation, turbine hardstand and temporary set-down area, construction of new access track, junction and turning area, on-site drainage management works , 1 no. New site entrance within sorne wind farm and with all other ancillary and associated development and infrastructure including general and excavation works

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  1. Application received3 December 2018
  2. Decision due5 August 2019
  3. Decision issued1 August 2019
  4. Appeal submitted22 August 2019
  5. Appeal decided23 July 2020

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