Application description published by Limerick County Council.
The continued operation of the existing Knockastanna Wind Farm; as permitted under Limerick County Council Planning Register References 01/1385 (An Bord Pleanala Reference PL13.130938), 07/758 (An Bord Pleanala Reference PL13.224401), and 08/7007; for a further period of 15 years following the expiry of its current planning permission. The existing windfarm comprises (i) 4 No. wind turbines and associated turbine foundations and crane hardstandings; (ii) 1 No. site entrance and 2 kilometres of site access tracks; (iii) 1 No. electrical control building with a gross floor area of 66 square metres, electrical equipment enclosure and wastewater treatment system; (iv) underground electrical and communications cabling; and (v) all drainage, signage, and all ancillary site infrastructure. The proposed development does not comprise any modifications to the existing windfarm and there will be no increase in the number or dimensions of the permitted wind turbines. This planning application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) which includes an assessment of the likely impacts of the proposed development, as a whole and in combination with the relevant off-site or secondary developments which will occur as a direct result of the proposed development. This planning application is also accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS)
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315865-23Submitted 20 February 2023 / decided 20 February 2024
Status not recordedCONDITIONAL
Appeal submittedAppeal reference 315865-23
20 February 2023
Appeal decisionCONDITIONAL
20 February 2024
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Decision details
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Application ref
22646
Received
08 June 2022
Decided
26 January 2023
FI requested
Yes
Authority
Limerick County Council
Application type
PERMISSION
Outcome
Refused
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