Wuxi Biologics Ireland Limited, Dundalk Science And Technology Park, Mullagharlin Dundalk
Erection of a 3MW wind turbine with an 80-metre hub height at an existing biopharmaceuticals plant.
2360356 · Louth County Council · Lodged 15 September 2023
- Reference
- 2360356
- Authority
- Louth County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 15 September 2023
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to install a 3-megawatt wind turbine at the Wuxi Biologics plant. The turbine will feature an 80-metre hub height and a 45-metre blade radius, connecting via underground cables to an existing substation.
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Official record
Development description
Permission to erect a 3mw wind turbine, located at the east area of our existing biopharmaceuticals plant; the wind turbine will be installed with a hub height of 80 meters and a blade radius of 45 meters, with underground ducting connecting to the existing esb substation. The application relates to the development which comprises of an activity which holds an industrial emissions discharge (ied) licence (licence no. P1122-01)
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for office, research and development and high technology/high technology manufacturing type employment.”
National zoning type: Office, business/technology park and related
Objective set by the Louth County Development Plan (2021–2027). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Brookfield, Marlbog Road, Haggardstown | Oct 2025 | €740,000 | 367 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received15 September 2023
- Further information requested3 November 2023
- Further information received26 June 2024
- Decision due23 July 2024
- Decision issued18 July 2024
- Appeal submitted13 August 2024
- Appeal decided25 February 2025
- Permission expiry24 February 2030
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