Townlands of Dernacart Forest Upper & Forest Lower, Co. Laois
Proposed wind farm with up to eight 185-metre turbines and associated infrastructure in Co. Laois.
2078 · Laois County Council · Lodged 17 February 2020
- Reference
- 2078
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 17 February 2020
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of up to 8 wind turbines with a tip height of up to 185 metres, an on-site electrical substation, and a permanent meteorological mast. The application seeks a 10-year permission and a 30-year operational life, supported by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report and a Natura Impact Statement.
- Residential units
- 8
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Official record
Development description
Construct up to 8 no. Wind turbines with a tip height of up to 185 metres and all associated foundations and hardstanding areas; 1 no. On-site electrical substation; 1 no. Temporary construction compound; all associated underground electrical and communications cabling connecting the turbines to the proposed on-site electrical substation; provision of new site access tracks and upgrading of existing access tracks and associated drainage; erection of 1 no. Permanent meteorological mast of up to 110m in heights; works to facilitate the delivery of turbines adjacent to the n80 within the townlands of dernacart and forest upper to include the laying of temporary surfacing; tree felling; and all associated site development works, ancillary works and equipment. 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 a natura impact statement (nis) have been prepared in respect of the proposed development.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received17 February 2020
- Further information requested2 June 2020
- Further information received10 March 2021
- Decision due4 May 2021
- Decision issued30 April 2021
- Appeal submitted26 May 2021
- Appeal decided3 January 2024
- Permission expiry2 January 2034
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