CROCKAHENNY, LEAMACROSSAN HILL, INISHOWEN
Construction of two wind turbines up to 119.5 metres tall at Crockahenny Wind Farm.
2560337 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 11 March 2025
- Reference
- 2560337
- Authority
- Donegal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 11 March 2025
Summary
AI-generatedA 10-year planning permission is sought for the construction of two wind turbines with a blade tip height of up to 119.5 metres. The development includes foundations, hardstandings, access track extensions, and connection to the existing substation for a 30-year operational life.
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Development description
Construction of two wind turbines within the landholding of the crockahenny wind farm. The proposed development seeks a 10-year permission for the proposed two wind turbines and all associated works. The development will include two wind turbines that will have an overall blade tip height of up to 119.5 metres; site works will include the construction of wind turbine foundations, turbine hardstandings and assembly areas, transformers and associated drainage; two extensions of existing access tracks within the site (of 21m and 29m in length); installation of underground electrical cable in existing electrical ducts and all associated site development and ancillary works. The proposed wind turbines will connect to the existing substation and will avail of the existing tracks and entrance. The proposed development will have a 30-year operational life from the date of commissioning
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received11 March 2025
- Decision due5 May 2025
- Decision issued1 May 2025
- Grant issued4 June 2025
- Permission expiry3 June 2050
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