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Carneys Island, On Lands 2km East of Clones Town, Co. Monaghan

A 10-year planning permission for a single 4.8MW wind turbine near Clones.

2560392 · Monaghan County Council · Lodged 30 September 2025

Reference
2560392
Authority
Monaghan County Council
Register status
Invalid or incomplete
Type
PERMISSION
Received
30 September 2025

Summary

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The proposed development consists of a single 4.8-megawatt wind turbine with an overall tip height of 143.8 metres on a 7.64-hectare site. The project includes a substation, grid connection cabling, a new stream-crossing bridge, and the demolition of two ruinous stone buildings.

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Development description

10-year planning permission for development which will consist of the construction of a single turbine wind farm development on a 7.64-hectare site consisting of:- a) a single 4.8-megawatt (mw) wind turbine with an overall tip height of 143.8 metres, comprising a rotor diameter of 133.2m and a hub height 78m; b) wind turbine foundation, crane hardstanding and assembly area; c) temporary construction compound; d) upgrade of an existing field entrance to new wind farm site entrance; e) upgrading and widening of existing access tracks; f) new access tracks; g) a new 10.5m clear span bridge crossing an existing stream; h) demolition of the ruinous remains of two old stone buildings; i) an on-site 20kv electrical substation; j) electrical and communication cabling within private lands; k) underground 20kv grid connection within private lands and within the r183 public road connecting to the existing esb clones 38kv substation; l) tree felling, landscaping and reinstatement works; and m) all associated ancillary works. The operational lifespan of the development will be 35-years from the date of commissioning. This development is covered by the provisions of the renewable energy directive iii (directive (eu) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34d of the planning and development act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34d(b), the provisions of article 26a of the planning and development regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply.

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  1. Application received30 September 2025

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