GrantedEnergyDecided 14 April 2023

MEENDERRYGAMPH, GWEEDORE, CO. DONEGAL

Decommissioning of 8 wind turbines and replacement with 3 larger 4.5MW turbines in Gweedore.

2250813 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 11 May 2022

Reference: 2250813
Authority: Donegal County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 11 May 2022

Summary

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The project involves removing 8 existing wind turbines and replacing them with 3 new 4.5MW turbines up to 150m in height. It includes a new 38kV substation, a borrow pit, and associated access tracks, with a 10-year permission and 40-year operational life.

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Development description

(1) removal of the existing 8 no. 600 and 660 kilowatt (kw) turbines and replacement with 3 no. 4.5 megawatt turbines having an overall maximum height of 150m consisting of a blade diameter of 136m and a hub height of 82m. The development will also consist of the associated turbine hardstands and foundations, upgrading of c. 910m of existing site access track, provision of c. 799m of new site access track, construction of a new 38kv substation and 2 no. Joint bays, development of a new borrow pit, temporary construction compound, site drainage network, the removal and restoration of c. 600m of existing site track, internal wind farm underground power and communications cabling, connection to the national electricity network by joining to existing grid connections prior to leaving the site and all associated site development and ancillary works. This application is seeking a ten year permission and a 40 year operational life from the date of commissioning of the wind farm. This application is accompanied by an environmental impact accessment report (eiar) & a natura impact statement (nis)

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Application received11 May 2022
Further information requested30 June 2022
Further information received22 February 2023
Decision due18 April 2023
Decision issued14 April 2023
Grant issued17 May 2023
Permission expiry16 May 3033

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