UPPER ILLIES, BUNCRANA, LIFFORD PO
Extension of duration for the construction of two 126-metre wind turbines in Buncrana.
2351218 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 17 August 2023
- Reference
- 2351218
- Authority
- Donegal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- EXTENSION OF DURATION
- Received
- 17 August 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks an extension of duration for a permitted wind energy project. The development comprises two wind turbines with a hub height of up to 85 metres and a blade tip height of up to 126 metres, alongside transformers, access tracks, and electrical cabling.
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Official record
Development description
Construction of two wind turbines comprising a steel tower, nacelles and composite fibre rotor blades with a hub height of up to 85 metres, a rotor blade diameter of up to 82 metres, and thus a blade tip height of up to 126 metres. The proposed development also includes external wind turbine transformers; turbine hardstands; new access tracks, upgrade of existing tracks, new site entrance; drainage works including drainage channels and silt traps along the access tracks; underground electrical cables; and all ancillary development and associated site works
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received17 August 2023
- Decision due11 October 2023
- Decision issued5 October 2023
- Permission expiry4 October 2024
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