For a 10-year planning permission for the construction of a renewable energy development…

Application details

Planning reference

20806

Council

Clare County Council

Proposal description

For a 10-year planning permission for the construction of a renewable energy development, in the townlands of Glendine North, Fahanlunaghta More, Curraghodea, Letterkelly, Cloghaun More, Cloghaun beg, Silverhill, Doonsallagh East, Shanavogh East and Knockalassa, Co Clare (approximately 6.5km to the east of Miltown Malbay). The development will consist of the provision of the following: i. Up to 8 No. wind turbines with a maximum overall ground to blade tip height of up to 175 metres; ii. A thirty-year operational life from the date of full commissioning of the development and subsequent decommissioning. iii. A Meteorological Mast with a maximum height of up to 110 metres; iv. Underground cabling (33kV) connecting the proposed turbines to an existing 110kV substation in the townland of Knockalassa; v. Permanent extension to the 110kV substation at Knockalassa comprising of a new control building with welfare facilities, associated electrical plant and equipment and security fencing; vi Upgrade of access junctions; vii Upgrade of existing tracks/ roads and provision of new site access roads and hardstand areas; viii. 2 no. borrow pits; ix 2 no. temporary construction compounds; x. Site Drainage; xi Forestry Felling; xii. Operational stage site signage; and xiii. All associated site development works and apparatus. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) have been prepared in respect of the proposed development.

Location / address

Glendine North Fahanlunaghta More, Curraghodea LetterKelly Cloghaun More Cloghaun Beg, Silverhill Doonsallagh East Shanavogh East and Knockalassa Co. Clare

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

3 Nov 2020