GrantedEnergyDecided 17 July 2020

Corlougharoe Correvan Drumlina Tullyard Drumacreeve Drumanan Cornawall Drumgramph Closdaw Killyleg Crossbane Lislongfield Drumcrow Rakean Lismagonway Aghadrumkeen and Newbliss Co. Monaghan.

A 10-year permission for a wind farm of 8 turbines up to 180 metres tall and associated road upgrades.

19486 · Monaghan County Council · Lodged 25 October 2019

Reference: 19486
Authority: Monaghan County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 25 October 2019

Summary

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The application seeks a 10-year permission for a wind farm consisting of 8 wind turbines with a maximum tip height of 180 metres. The project includes access tracks, road upgrades, a meteorological mast, and a 30-year operational life.

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Development description

A ten year permission for the development of 8 no. Wind turbines, each with a maximum tip height of up to 180 metres; and all associated site development, reinstatement, temporary and ancillary works including turbine foundations, crane hardstands, approximately 5.5 kilometres of site access tracks, permanent upgrade works to the l62012 and l62013 local roads, 11 no. Site entrances, underground electricity and communications cabling, site drainage works, a temporary construction compound and a permanent meteorological mast with a maximum height of up to 101 metres. The proposed development will have a 30-year operational life from the date of commissioning of the entire development. The proposed development also includes permanent upgrade works along the r188, r183 and r189 regional roads in the townlands of rakean, lismagonway, aghadrumkeen and newbliss to accommodate the delivery of wind turbine components. Upgrade works will include the removal of roadside banks and vegetation, re-profiling of a vertical crest, the removal of 1 no. Tree and the temporary lowering of a bridge parapet wall, and all associated site development and reinstatement works. This planning application is accompanied by an environmental impact assessment report which includes an assessment of the likely impacts of the proposed development, as a whole and in combination with the relevant off-site or secondary developments which will occur as a direct result of the proposed development, including connection to the national electricity grid, upgrade works to turbine component delivery routes and the importation and use of construction materials. The planning application is also accompanied by a natura impact statement. Significant further information relates to revised plans. (note 1st and 3rd party appeal on this file)

Key dates

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Application received25 October 2019
Further information requested18 December 2019
Further information received25 May 2020
Decision due19 July 2020
Decision issued17 July 2020
Grant issued9 September 2020
Appeal submitted13 August 2020
Permission expiry8 September 2025

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