Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedEnergyDecided 22 October 2024

Cronelea and Ballymarroge, Shillelagh, County Wicklow

Continued operation of the existing Cronelea Upper Wind Farm for an additional 15 years.

2460106 · Wicklow County Council · Lodged 23 February 2024

Reference
2460106
Authority
Wicklow County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
23 February 2024

Summary

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The application seeks permission to continue operating the existing three-turbine wind farm for a further 15 years. The development includes the existing turbines, access tracks, and a 55 square metre electrical control building, with no physical modifications proposed.

Energywind energyinfrastructurerenewables
Floor area
55 m²

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Development description

The continued operation of the existing cronelea upper wind farm; as permitted under wicklow county council planning register reference 01/4273 (an bord pleanála reference pl27.125044); for a further period of 15-years following the expiry of its current planning permission. The existing wind farm comprises (i) 3 no. Wind turbines and associated turbine foundations and crane hardstandings; (ii) a site entrance and approximately 1 kilometre of site access track; (iii) an electrical control building with a gross floor area of 55 square metres; (iv) underground electrical and communications cabling; and (v) all associated ancillary site infrastructure. The proposed development does not comprise any modifications to the existing wind farm. This planning application is accompanied by an appropriate assessment screening report

Key dates

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  1. Application received23 February 2024
  2. Further information requested12 April 2024
  3. Further information received2 October 2024
  4. Decision due29 October 2024
  5. Decision issued22 October 2024
  6. Grant issued26 November 2024
  7. Permission expiry25 November 2029

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