Planning application · Meath County Council

The following elements: 1 at Sonairte Ecology Centre, Ninch

Sonairte Ecology Centre, Ninch, Laytown

2660743 · MeathClosed

0.817 ha · Declared invalid

Planning application 2660743 to Meath County Council: The following elements: 1, at Sonairte Ecology Centre, Ninch, Laytown.

Timeline

  1. Application lodged

Key facts

Reference
2660743
Planning authority
Meath County Council
Received
16 Jun 2026
Status
Closed
Site area
0.817 ha

Proposed development

Sonairte the National Ecology Centre CLG intend to apply for permission for development at Ninch, Laytown, Co. Meath, A92 D9XH. The development consists of the following elements: 1. Replacement of an existing small wind turbine (planning approval 91/001334) with a new small wind turbine. The existing turbine has a power output of 18.5 kW and is 25m tall from ground to rotor tip, and has a swept area of 95 sq. meters. This wind turbine will be removed and replaced with a new small wind turbine with a power output of 30 kW which is 31m tall from ground to rotor tip and has a swept area of 156 sq. meters. 2. A new reinforced concrete foundation, 1m deep and 7m in diameter. 3. An electrical hut, 1.8m square, and 2.2m tall at the base of the new wind turbine. The new turbine will utilise existing cabling & ducting from this electrical hut to provide renewable power to Sonairte. 4. Upgrade of the car parking facilities at Sonairte with the installation of two wall mounted electric vehicle (EV) charging points. 5. All associated site works. Under the Renewable Energy Directive III this is considered a development of type “Renewable energy development with capacity of less than 150kW and repowering development”. See further detailed project proposal in cover letter and project proposal document.

Planning status

The application was declared invalid by the council. A corrected application may be lodged again.

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