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Sonairte the National Ecology Centre, Ninch, Laytown Co. Meath

The development consists of the following elements — Replacement of an existing small wind turbine (planning approval 91/001334) with a new small wind turbine. The existing…

2660797 · Meath County Council · Lodged 26 June 2026

Reference
2660797
Authority
Meath County Council
Register status
In progress
Type
PERMISSION
Received
26 June 2026

Official record

Development description

  • The development consists of the following elements
  • Replacement of an existing small wind turbine (planning approval 91/001334) with a new small wind turbine. The existing turbine has a power output of 18.5 kw and is 25m tall from ground to rotor tip, and has a swept area of 95 sq. Meters. This wind turbine will be removed and replaced with a new small wind turbine with a power output of 30 kw which is 31m tall from ground to rotor tip and has a swept area of 156 sq. Meters
  • A new reinforced concrete foundation, 1m deep and 7m in diameter
  • An electrical hut, 1.8m square, and 2.2m tall at the base of the new wind turbine. The new turbine will utilise existing cabling & ducting from this electrical hut to provide renewable power to sonairte
  • Upgrade of the car parking facilities at sonairte with the installation of two wall mounted electric vehicle (ev) charging points
  • All associated site works. Under the renewable energy directive iii this is considered a development of type “renewable energy development with capacity of less than 150kw and repowering development”. See further detailed project proposal in cover letter and project proposal document

Land-use zoning

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RA - Rural AreaRU
“Rural Area”

National zoning type: Mixed/general primary sector uses, including 'rural'

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  1. Application received26 June 2026
  2. Decision due20 August 2026

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