Red iii Level 1- extension at Cronelea, Shillelagh
Cronelea, Shillelagh, Co. Wicklow
6.7 ha · Lodged
Planning application 2660891 to Wicklow County Council: Red iii Level 1- extension of the operational life of the existing Cronelea wind farm, at Cronelea, Shillelagh. A council decision is due by 29 November 2026.
Timeline
- Application lodged
- Council decision due
Key facts
Proposed development
RED III Level 1- extension of the operational life of the existing Cronelea wind farm and associated infrastructure (as permitted pursuant to Wicklow County Council Planning Register Reference 01/4805) for a further period of 20 years from the date of the expiry of its current operational duration, no changes are proposed to the number or dimensions of the existing permitted wind turbines, the existing wind farm comprises: (i) four (4) wind turbines; (ii) associated turbine foundations and crane hard standings; (iii) 1.7 kilometres of on-site access tracks; and (iv) underground electrical and communications cabling, the development provides for the installation of an aviation warning light on turbines T2, T3 and T4, this planning application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report and an Appropriate Assessment Screening which include an assessment of the likely significant effects of the proposed development; both individually and in combination with the relevant off-site or secondary developments which will occur as a direct result of the development, including the development’s existing grid connection infrastructure which comprises an electrical substation and approximately 14km of 20kV underground electricity line located within the townlands of Cronelea, Ballymarroge, Laragh, Kilquiggin, Quigginroe, Killabeg, Coolkenna, Lumcloon, Killinure, Rath East, Rath, and Knockloe, County Wicklow; and Ballyvangour and Tullowphelim, County Carlow
Planning status
The application has been lodged and validated. The council has eight weeks to decide, unless it asks for further information. The council's decision is due by 29 Nov 2026.
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