within the townlands of Ballynamullagh, Coolree Drehid Dunfierth, Killyon Kilmurry and Mulgeeth
A wind farm development of up to 12 turbines, an electricity substation, and a recreation amenity trail across several townlands.
181534 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 18 December 2018
- Reference
- 181534
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 18 December 2018
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposed development consists of up to 12 wind turbines with a tip height of up to 169 meters, an on-site electricity substation, and underground cabling. It also includes the upgrade and extension of an existing recreation amenity trail with picnic tables and bicycle stands.
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Official record
Development description
Development of a wind farm, recreation amenity trail and all associated works. The development will consist of the following: up to 12 no. Wind turbines with a tip height of up to 169 meters and all associated foundations and hardstanding areas; 1 no. On-site electricity substation; 2 no. Temporary construction compounds; all associated underground electrical and communication cabling connecting the turbines to the proposed on-site electricity substation; underground electricity cabling including joint bays on the public road connecting the proposed on-site electricity substation to the existing dunfierth substation within the townland of dunfierth via the l1004 public road; upgrade and extension to an existing recreation amenity trail and installation of signage, picnic tables and bicycle stands; upgrade of existing site entrance from the l5025 public road and use of 1 no. Existing site entrance on the l5012 public road; provision of new site access tracks and associated drainage; upgrade of existing access tracks and associated drainage; tree felling; and all associated site development works including landscaping. Permission is sought for a period of 10 years and an operational life of 30 years from the date of commissioning of the entire wind farm. An environmental impact assessment report (eiar) and natura impact statement (nis) accompany this planning application. Revised by significant further information consisting of; changes in regard to the eiar and nis submitted
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received18 December 2018
- Further information requested19 February 2019
- Further information received21 October 2019
- Decision due19 December 2019
- Decision issued19 December 2019
- Appeal submitted23 January 2020
- Appeal decided30 January 2023
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