A ten-year planning permission for a renewable energy development with a 30-year…
Derreendonee, Curraglass and Cappaboy Beg Co. Cork
Proposed development
A ten-year planning permission for a renewable energy development with a 30-year operational life (from the date of commissioning) and will consist of the following i. Up to 7 no. wind turbines with an overall blade tip height of up to 178.5 metres and all associated foundations and hard-standing areas; ii 2 no. borrow pits; iii 1 No. permanent meteorological mast with a maximum height of up to 112 metres; iv. Upgrade of existing and provision of new site access roads; v. Upgrade to existing access junction; vi. A 38kV electricity substation, including 4 no. battery storage containers, 1 no. control building with welfare facilities, associated electrical plant and equipment, security fencing, and waste water holding tank; vii. Forestry Felling; viii. A temporary construction compound; ix. Site Drainage; x. All associated internal underground cabling, including underground grid connection cabling to the existing overhead line; and xi. All associated site development and ancillary works. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement have been prepared in relation to the proposed development and accompanies this planning application
What happens next
Permission was refused on 26 Aug 2020. The applicant may appeal within four weeks of the decision.
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