Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedEnergyDecided 18 April 2018

MOANVANE BALLYKEAN BOGTOWN ENAGHAN KILCOONEY BALLYCHRISTAL AND KILCAPPAGH CO. OFFALY

Development of a wind farm with up to 12 wind turbines and associated infrastructure in County Offaly.

17335 · Offaly County Council · Lodged 7 September 2017

Reference
17335
Authority
Offaly County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
7 September 2017

Summary

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The proposed development consists of up to 12 wind turbines with a tip height of up to 169 meters, an on-site electrical substation, and a recreational amenity trail. The application seeks a 10-year permission and a 30-year operational life, supported by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report and a Natura Impact Statement.

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Development description

Up to 12 no. Wind turbines with a tip height of up to 169 meters and all associated foundations and hardstanding areas; a recreational amenity trail, associated signage, parking and recreational facilities; 1 no. On-site electrical substation; 1 no. Temporary construction compound; all associated underground electrical and communications cabling connecting the turbines to the proposed on-site electrical substation; provision of new site access tracks and upgrading of existing access tracks and associate drainage; excavation of 1 no. Borrow pit; works to facilitate the delivery of turbines along the local road l1013 within the townland of ballychristal to include temporary alterations to roadside boundary and the laying of temporary surfacing and the permanent setback of a roadside boundary wall; tree felling and all associated site development works. Permission is sought for a period of 10 years and an operational life of 30 years from the date of commissioning of the entire wind farm. An environmental impact assessment report (eiar)/environmental impact statement (e. I. S. ) and a natura impact statement (nis) have been prepared in respect of the proposed development

Key dates

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  1. Application received7 September 2017
  2. Further information requested31 October 2017
  3. Further information received27 February 2018
  4. Decision due23 April 2018
  5. Decision issued18 April 2018
  6. Appeal submitted15 May 2018
  7. Appeal decided21 November 2018
  8. Permission expiry20 November 2028

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