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CROCKAHENNY, LEAMACROSSAN HILL, INISHOWEN LIFFORD PO

Construction of two wind turbines up to 135 metres tall at Crockahenny Windfarm.

2561856 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 24 October 2025

Reference
2561856
Authority
Donegal County Council
Register status
Invalid or incomplete
Type
PERMISSION
Received
24 October 2025

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This is a 10-year planning permission application for two wind turbines with a blade tip height of up to 135 metres. It includes a new 38 kV electrical substation to replace the existing one, access track extensions, and underground cabling.

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Development description

A 10-year planning permission for the construction of two wind turbines within the landholding of the crockahenny windfarm and all associated works including two wind turbines that will have an overall blade tip height of up to 135 metres; site works including the construction of wind turbine foundations, turbine hard standings and assembly areas with associated drainage; a proposed 38 kv electrical substation to replace the existing electrical substation and continued use of the existing electrical compound; two extensions of the existing access tracks within the site; 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 proposed 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. The development is covered by the provisions of the (red iii) renewable energy directive iii (directive 2023/2413)

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  1. Application received24 October 2025

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