Site planning risk brief

The installation of two 33kV electricity grid interconnectors with a combined total length of 2,217m of underground cable with a joint bay and 1,146m of over head line supported by 8 triple pole sets and 5 double pole sets, a temporary construction compound and 4 transformer stations. The proposed development is to connect the permitted but not built solar farm development at Fiddane (pl.ref 17/05799 & ABP-308846-20) to the consented but not built Ballyroe solar farm (pl/ref. 20/04041), co.Cork and the proposed solar farm development at Coolcaum to the consented but not built Ballyroe solar farm (pl.Ref 20/04041), co.Cork. The cables will be under public road and private lands. The location of the proposed development is in the townlands of Fiddane, Cooliney, Ballynoran, Coolcaum, and Ballyroe near Charleville. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the planning authority with this application.

Permission for retention of unauthorised developments consisting of the following: (a) dwelling and entrances as constructed including ancillary works, (b) stables, fowl house and agricultural machinery shed together with vehicular entrance, (c) straw and hay shed, (d) domestic garage and associated site works

To construct a new garden equipment storage shed with all associated site and ancillary works.

Retention of (i) conversion of attic of existing dwelling to storage area including roof lights and gable window and (ii) elevational alterations to existing dwelling

Permission to alter existing dwelling house, to include alterations to elevations of existing dwelling house, new dormer windows and an enclosed front porch, extension to the existing detached garage, provision of renewable energy type roof panels to the detached garage roof, modifications to the existing vehicular entrance, construction of a front boundary masonry blockwork wall to replace existing front boundary fence line and permission for retention of the location of the existing bored water well.

The development will consist of:. Construction of 6 no. wind turbines with a blade tip height of 175m, rotor diameter of 150m and a hub height of 100m;. Construction of turbine foundations and crane pad hardstanding areas;. Construction of new site tracks and associated drainage infrastructure;. Upgrading of existing tracks and associated drainage infrastructure where necessary;. Upgrade of entrance onto local road L1322;. All associated drainage and sediment control including the installation of new watercourse or drain crossing 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;. 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 with a height of 100m above ground level and associated access track;. Installation of medium voltage (38kV) underground cabling and associated ancillary works between the proposed on-site substation and the existing Charleville Substation within the townland of Rathnacally. The proposed grid connection will be installed primarily within the public road and will include 2 no. watercourse crossings and the installation of 8 no. pre-cast joint bays;. All associated site development works;. A 10 planning permission and 35 year operational life from the date of commissioning of the entire wind farm. This application for planning permission is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report and Natura Impact Statement.