Bunnyconnellan East, Ballina, Co. Mayo
Amendments to a previously approved wind turbine in Bunnyconnellan East to increase its hub height.
2660270 · Mayo County Council · Lodged 8 April 2026
- Reference
- 2660270
- Authority
- Mayo County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 8 April 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of an amendment to a previously granted wind turbine permission (P21/881) to increase the hub height to 99 metres, with a tip height of approximately 169 metres. The project includes a control building, a new 240-metre access road, hardstand areas, and underground cabling.
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Official record
Development description
An amendment to the previously granted wind turbine (p21/881) to increase the hub height to 99m of an operation lifespan of 30 years from commissioning. The development will consist of one wind turbine with a tip height of approximately 169 metres, control building, new access road (approximately 240m), hardstand areas, underground cabling and all associated site works.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received8 April 2026
- Decision due2 June 2026
- Decision issued27 May 2026
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