21/7246Refused
Annagh North, Coolcaum, Fiddane Cooliney, Rathnacally, Farranshonikeen Ardnageehy and Clashganniv Co. Cork
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.Grounds not yet categorisedDecision22 December 2022View record