Erection of no. 2 wind turbines with a tip height of 120m
Moanbrack and Rathnameneenagh, Ring Dungarvan, County Waterford
12.34 ha · Declared invalid
Planning application 2660191 to Waterford City and County Council: Erection of no. 2 wind turbines with a tip height of 120m, at Moanbrack and Rathnameneenagh, Ring Dungarvan.
Timeline
- Application lodged
Key facts
Proposed development
the development will consist of: • Erection of no. 2 wind turbines with a tip height of 120m. The wind turbines will have a rotor diameter of 82m and a hub height of 79m. • Upgrade of existing access tracks and construction of new permanent access tracks, permanent turbine hardstand areas and turbine foundations. • Installation of a site drainage network including sediment control systems. • Wind Farm internal cabling connecting the wind turbines to the electrical substation. • Construction of a permanent single-storey on-site 20kV substation with grid connection to the existing 20kV Ballycurreen substation, all associated electrical plant and equipment, security fencing, gates, signage, all associated underground cabling, and all ancillary structures and works. • Construction of a permanent single circuit 20kV underground cable grid connection to connect to the existing overhead line serving the existing 20kV Ballycurreen substation. • Construction of a temporary construction compound for use during construction. • Landscaping, fencing and all associated ancillary works. • Ancillary forestry felling to facilitate construction of the proposed development. This application is seeking a ten-year permission and a 35 year operational period from the date of overall commissioning of the entire wind farm. The planning application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS). This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply.
Planning status
The application was declared invalid by the council. A corrected application may be lodged again.
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