Ballymacken, Portlaoise, Co. Laois.
Erection of a 49-metre-high wind turbine in Portlaoise.
1794 · Laois County Council · Lodged 22 February 2017
- Reference
- 1794
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 22 February 2017
Summary
AI-generatedPlanning permission is sought to erect a 500kw wind turbine with a 49-metre hub height and a 52-metre blade diameter. The project includes a new access roadway connecting to an existing private roadway and underground ducting to an ESB substation.
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Development description
Erect a 500kw wind turbine 49 metre high with a blade diameter of 52 metre, a new access roadway connecting to existing private roadway/hardstanding with underground ducting connecting to existing esb substation, and all associated site works
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- Application received22 February 2017
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