RefusedEnergyDecided 13 October 2022

MASSLOUGHDERRYDUFF LACKAGHATERMON, ARDARA, DONEGAL PO

Construction of a three-turbine wind farm with a maximum tip height of 150 metres and associated infrastructure near Ardara.

2251393 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 19 August 2022

Reference: 2251393
Authority: Donegal County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 19 August 2022

Summary

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The development consists of three wind turbine generators with a maximum tip height of 150 metres and associated hardstands. It includes upgrading existing site tracks, widening site entrances and public road bends, and constructing a control building, substation, and temporary site compound.

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Development description

A ten year planning permission for a renewable energy development with a 40-year operational life from the date of commissioning. The development will consists of (1) construction of 3 wind turbine generators and associated hardstands areas within the following parameters (a) a total tip height in the range of 145 metres minimum to 150 metres maximum (b) hub height in the range of 82 metres minimum to 87 metres maximum (c) rotor diameter in the range of 121 metres minimum to 126 metres maximum (2) upgrading of existing site access tracks and roads and provision of new site access track and roads (3) widening of 3 no. Existing site entrances and provision of a new site entrance (4) widening of 4 no. Bends and 1 no. Junction along the public road l2563 (5) construction of (a) a control building / substation with a fenced compound previously permitted under planning reference 14/50553 and extended under planning application reference 19/51227 (b) a new temporary site compound for use during construction (6) site drainage network (7) installation of internal wind farm underground power and communications cabling (7) all associated site development and ancillary works. A environmental impact accessment report (eiar) and natura impact statement accompany this application

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Application received19 August 2022
Decision due13 October 2022
Decision issued13 October 2022
Appeal submitted9 November 2022
Appeal decided18 September 2023
Permission expiry17 September 2028

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