Planning precedent report

For development comprising an increased wind turbine blade length and associated reduction in turbine hub height, creation of a splayed junction, and all associated cabling, services and ancillary works at land at the site of the consented Crossmore Wind Farm. This site is located approximately 4km north of Kilmurry McMahon, 4.5km southeast of Kilmihil and 15km east of Kilrush in the townlands of Crossmore and Derrnageeha, Co Clare. The development will consist of: 1. An increase in the blade length of the previously-consented 7 no. wind turbine Crossmore Wind Farm, consented under planning application Ref: P09/123, from 45 metres to up to 57.5 metres; 2. Associated reduction in turbine hub height of up to 12.5m to maintain the previously approved overall turbine tip height of up to 125m (the previously approved hub height was 80m) 3. Creation of a splayed junction at the wind farm entrance on the Ballyduneen Road, off the N68, necessary to facilitate the proposed turbine / blade configuration; 4. All associated services and ancillary works. The application is seeking a ten year planning permission and 30 year operational life from the date of commissioning of the renewable energy development.

To Extend the Appropriate Period of Planning Permission P09/123 for proposed development which will consist of Seven wind turbines with a hub height of 80m and blade diameter of 90m, construction of substation, access roads and associated works

For the erection of a meteorological mast in the townland of Crossmore, Co Clare at the location of the consented Crossmore Wind Farm (planning Ref: 09/123). The site is located approximately 4.2km north of Kilmurray McMahon, 4.8km southeast of Kilmihil and 15km east of Kilrush. The development will consist of: - The erection of a free-standing, lattice meteorological mast of up to 80 metres in height,- Associated works, services and hardstanding area. The mast will be in place for the operational period of consented wind farm.

To construct a new dwelling house and garage complete with a sewage treatment system and ancillary works

To erect dwelling house, foul sewerage plant, percolation area and new site entrance.

To retain and widen existing farm entrance plus all ancillary site works