Banshagh & Clooncarrig, Killorglin, Co. Kerry
Decommissioning of an existing 0.8MW wind turbine and construction of a new 2.35MW wind turbine near Killorglin.
2460704 · Kerry County Council · Lodged 18 September 2024
- Reference
- 2460704
- Authority
- Kerry County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 18 September 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposed development in Banshagh & Clooncarrig, Killorglin, involves the full decommissioning and removal of an existing 0.8MW wind turbine. It will be replaced by a new 2.35MW wind turbine with a hub height of 58.9 metres, a rotor diameter of 82 metres, and an overall tip height of 99.9 metres.
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Official record
Development description
The proposed development will consist of a. ) a full decommissioning and removal of existing 0.8mw wind turbine b. ) construction of a new 2.35mw wind turbine with a hub height of 58.9 metres, a rotor diameter of 82 metres and an overall tip height of 99.9 metres c. ) wind turbine foundation d. ) hardstanding area e. ) underground electrical cables and f. ) all associated site works. A natura impact statement (nis) will be submitted to the planning authority with application the application.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“For the provision of Industrial/Enterprise/Employment.”
National zoning type: Industrial, enterprise, employment
Objective set by the Kenmare Minicipal District Local Area Plan 2024-2030 (2024–2030). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dromavalla, Killorglin, Kerry | Dec 2025 | €190,000 | 397 m |
| 1 Fairview Heights Row, Killorglin, Co Kerry | Nov 2025 | €8,760,074 | 463 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received18 September 2024
- Further information requested12 November 2024
- Further information received22 January 2025
- Decision due18 February 2025
- Decision issued18 February 2025
- Grant issued24 March 2025
- Permission expiry23 March 2030
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