Planning application · Sligo County Council

a twenty (20) year planning permission for continuations of the operational life…

Carrane Hill Wind Farm , townlands of Carrownadargny near Geevagh , County Sligo

2460315 · SligoGranted
Reference
2460315
Planning authority
Sligo County Council
Received
19 Sept 2024
Decided
7 Nov 2024
Status
Granted
Site area
11.65 ha

Proposed development

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

What happens next

Permission was granted on 7 Nov 2024. Third parties may appeal within four weeks; after that the permission is final and works can start once a commencement notice is lodged.

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