Planning precedent report

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 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.

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).

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

For the construction of a milking parlour incorporating dairy and plant room, collection yard with underground slurry storage tank, the erection of a meal bin, proposed splayed entrance and all associated site development works

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