Carrane Hill Wind Farm, townlands of Carrownadargny near Geevagh, County Sligo
A 20-year extension to the operational life of the existing Carrane Hill Wind Farm near Geevagh.
2460315 · Sligo County Council · Lodged 19 September 2024
- Reference
- 2460315
- Authority
- Sligo County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 19 September 2024
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for a 20-year continuation of the operational life of the existing wind farm from its expiration date in June 2025. No physical modifications are proposed to the existing infrastructure, which includes 4 wind turbines, a substation, and access tracks.
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Official record
Development description
A twenty (20) year planning permission for continuations of the operational life of the existing wind farm (scc reg. Ref 98/533 & abp pl ref. 21.110572 as amended by scc reg ref. 04/1315) from the date of expiration (23rd june 2025) of the current permission. No modifications are proposed to the existing wind farm which comprises the follow elements: a. 4 no. Existing wind turbines with a hub height of 44m and a rotor diameter of 52m; b. Existing 1 no. Onsite electrical substation compound which includes a control building, welfare facilities, associated electrical plant and equipment, security fencing, associated underground cabling; c. All associated existing underground electrical and communications cabling connecting the turbines to the on-site substation; d. Existing site access tracks of c. 1.5km in length and 4 no. Turbines hardstandings; e. Existing site drainage and; f. All existing ancillary infrastructure, associated site fencing and signage
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received19 September 2024
- Decision due13 November 2024
- Decision issued7 November 2024
- Grant issued2 April 2025
- Appeal submitted4 December 2024
- Appeal decided26 March 2025
- Permission expiry22 June 2045
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