Planning Permission Ireland
RefusedEnergyDecided 19 April 2017

Knockardugar Boleybawn Garrintaggart Ironmills (kilrush) and Graiguenahown, Co. Laois

Construction of an 11-turbine wind farm with a maximum height of 136.5 metres and associated infrastructure.

16260 · Laois County Council · Lodged 30 May 2016

Reference
16260
Authority
Laois County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
30 May 2016

Summary

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The development consists of 11 wind turbines with a maximum height of up to 136.5 metres. It includes a 110kV electricity substation, switchroom, equipment compound, two strain towers, site access tracks, and a permanent meteorological mast. The project extends across the county boundary into Co. Kilkenny.

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Development description

Construct 11 no. Wind turbines, each with a maximum height of up to 136.5 metres, and all associated site development and ancillary works, including a 110kv electricity substation, switchroom and equipment compound; two single circuit strain towers with a maximum height of up to 26.5 metres; turbine foundations; crane hardstandings; 5.4 kilometres of site access tracks; underground electricity and communications cabling; site drainage works; 7 no. Site entrances; a permanent meteorological mast with a maximum height of up to 85 metres; and temporary upgrade to the r430/l7800 road junction. The proposed development is part of a larger development which also extends onto lands in the townland of crutt, co. Kilkenny within the adjoining planning authority administrative jurisdiction of kilkenny county council. The proposed development as a whole will comprise 11 no. Wind turbines, each with a maximum height of up to 136.5 metres, and all associated site development and ancillary works, including a 110kv electricity substation, switchroom and equipment compound; two single circuit strain towers with a maximum height of up to 26.5 metres; turbine foundations; crane hardstandings; 7.4 kilometres of site access tracks, underground electricity and communications cabling; site drainage works; 7 no. Site entrances; a permanent meteorological mast with a maximum height of up to 85 metres; and temporary upgrade to the r430/l7800 road junction. This planning application is accompanied by an environmental impact statement which includes an assessment of the likely impacts of the proposed development as a whole and in combination with the relevant off-site or secondary developments which will occur as a direct result of the proposed development, including connection to the national electricity grid. A natura impact statement will also be submitted to the planning authority with the planning application.

Key dates

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  1. Application received30 May 2016
  2. Further information requested21 July 2016
  3. Further information received10 February 2017
  4. Decision due20 April 2017
  5. Decision issued19 April 2017
  6. Appeal submitted16 May 2017
  7. Appeal decided3 September 2019
  8. Permission expiry2 September 2029

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