GrantedEnergyDecided 6 March 2026

CROCKAHENNY, LEAMACROSSAN HILL, INISHOWEN

A 10-year permission for two wind turbines up to 135 metres tall at Crockahanny Windfarm.

2562117 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 2 December 2025

Reference: 2562117
Authority: Donegal County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 2 December 2025

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The application seeks a 10-year permission for the construction of two wind turbines with a blade tip height of up to 135 metres. The project includes turbine foundations, hard standings, a new 38 kV electrical substation to replace the existing one, and access track extensions.

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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 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 (eu) 2023/2413)

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Application received2 December 2025
Decision due21 January 2027
Decision issued6 March 2026
Grant issued8 April 2026
Permission expiry7 April 2036

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