Planning application · Sligo County Council

Proposed minor temporary and permanent works

Carrownacreevy Tanrego West Abbeytown Corhawnagh and Carricknagat, Co. Sligo

2660259 · SligoClosed

0.49 ha · Declared invalid

Planning application 2660259 to Sligo County Council: Proposed minor temporary and permanent works to facilitate the delivery of turbine components to the permitted Oweninny Wind Farm Phase 3, at Carrownacreevy Tanrego West Abbeytown Corhawnagh and Carricknagat.

Timeline

  1. Application lodged

Key facts

Reference
2660259
Planning authority
Sligo County Council
Received
30 Jun 2026
Status
Closed
Use
Other
Site area
0.49 ha

Proposed development

Bord na Móna Powergen Ltd., intend to apply for permission for proposed minor temporary and permanent works to facilitate the delivery of turbine components to the permitted Oweninny Wind Farm Phase 3 (Ref. PA16.316178). The Turbine Delivery Route (TDR) will originate at the port of entry at Killybegs Harbour, Co. Donegal, runs through Co. Sligo, Co. Leitrim and terminate at the consented Oweninny Wind Farm Phase 3 site, Co. Mayo. The total length of the TDR is c.188km of which c.65km is within Co. Donegal, c.57km in Co. Sligo, and c.36km in Co. Mayo. Minor temporary and permanent works are not proposed along this entire route but only at select locations. The total area of the works proposed in Co. Sligo is 0.49 Hectares (Ha). The proposed development within the Sligo County bounds comprises both temporary and permanent works located in the townlands of Carrownacreevy, Tanrego West, Abbeytown, Corhawnagh and Carricknagat. The works are required to accommodate delivery of Abnormal Indivisible Loads (AIL) and will consist of: • Laying of temporary load bearing surfaces at 1No. location. • Temporary removal of one traffic signal, three road signs, one bollard, one pole, a bridge railing, pedestrian guardrail and wall.at 1 No. location • Temporary removal of a wall, fence, poles and vegetation at 1No. location. • Construction of a permanent slip road linking the N4 and R290 at Carricknagat. • Removal of rock outcrop at Carricknagat including trees and vegetation clearance. Laying of a load bearing surface including associated drainage and reinstatement works. • Installation of temporary construction compound at Carricknagat to include site offices, welfare facilities and car parking. • Reinstatement of all temporary works areas to previous condition. • All associated and ancillary works required for the accommodation works and construction for the TDR. Permission is sought for a period of 10 years. Separate applications will be made to both Donegal and Mayo County Councils in respect of works required at locations within each county bounds. Minor, temporary works in Donegal are proposed at Killybegs, Glebe, Aghayeevoge, Cashelreagh Glebe, Bruckless, Aighan, Bruckless and Darney. Minor, temporary works in Mayo are proposed at Lecarrow, Crossmolina, Abbeytown, Knockalegan, Glebe, Gortskeddia, Ballina, Abbeyhalfquarter, Knocknalyre and Bunree. Permanent works are proposed at Crossmolina. An Appropriate Assessment Screening Report (AASR

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

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