Planning precedent report

Permission for the continued use of an existing lattice type meteorological mast, 80m in height and associated instruments to measure local climatic conditions. Permission is sought for a period of 5 years. The mast was erected on site as exempted development pursuant to Class 20 (A), Part 1, Schedule 2 of the Planning & Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) on the 16th October 2018.

Permission to develop a wind farm and associated works. The proposed development will consist of: - Construction of up to 7 no. wind turbines with a maximum overall blade tip height of up to 178m; - Construction of turbine foundations and crane pad hardstanding areas; - Construction of new site tracks and associated drainage infrastructure; - Upgrading of existing tracts and associated drainage infrastructure where necessary including upgrade of entrance onto L2026; - All associated drainage and sediment control including the installation of new watercourse or drain crossings and the re-use or upgrading of existing internal watercourse and drain crossings; - Construction of 1 no. permanent onsite 38kV electrical substation to ESBN specifications including: Control building with welfare facilities; - Electrical infrastructure; - Parking; - Wastewater holding tank; - rainwater harvesting; - Security fencing; - All associated infrastructure, services and site works; - 1 no. temporary construction site compound and associated ancillary infrastructure including parking; - 1 no. on site borrow pit (the borrow pit shall be accessed via wind farm access tracks); - Tree felling to facilitate construction and operation of the proposed development; - Installation of medium voltage (20/33kV) and communication underground cabling between the proposed turbines and the proposed on-site substation and associated ancillary works; - Erection of 1 no. permanent meteorological mast to a maximum height of 100m above ground level; - Upgrade of existing forest tracks and paths that shall be re-purposed as recreational amenity trails for community use including signage; - All associated site development works; - A 10 year planning permission and 35 year operational life from the date of commissioning of the entire wind farm. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) have been prepared in respect of the proposed development and will be submitted with the application.

Permission for the construction of a new single storey extension to our house, including internal and external alterations and all associated site works

Erection of a livestock shed with slatted effluent collection tank for cattle together with concrete apron, retaining wall and all other ancillary site works. (Alterations being made to previously approved planning REG No.15/245).

The construction of a new two storey split level dwelling, detached garage, new vehicular entrance, septic tank, percolation area and all associated site works and drainage

For the installation of a new packaged wastewater treatment system and sand polishing filter, a bored well, and all associated site works