For the development at this site in the townlands of Slievenalicka, Illaunbaun…

Application details

Planning reference

2560578

Council

Clare County Council

Proposal description

For the development at this site in the townlands of Slievenalicka, Illaunbaun, Drumbaun and Lackamore (although no infrastructure will be sited within Lackamore townland), Co. Clare. The development will consist of: • Construction of 1 wind turbine with a maximum overall blade tip height of 150m. • Construction of associated turbine foundation, crane pad hardstand and assembly area. • Construction of one permanent 38 kV electrical on-site substation with one control building with welfare facilities, all associated electrical switchgear, security fencing, underground cabling, drainage infrastructure, and all ancillary works. • All associated internal underground electrical and communications cabling connecting the wind turbine to the on-site Substation. • Upgrade of existing tracks, roads and provision of new site access roads to facilitate construction and operation of the turbine. • Two borrow pits. • One peat repository area for peat and spoil management. • Construction of one temporary construction compound. • Development of internal site drainage. • Permanent and Temporary tree felling to accommodate the construction and operation of the turbine. • Signages. • All associated site development works. This application is seeking a 10-year planning permission, together with a 35-year operational life for the wind turbine from the date of its commissioning. The development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive 2023/2413) Yes. The planning application is subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, as amended. When a notice is issued in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Screening for Appropriate Assessment have been prepared in respect of the planning application and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application

Location / address

Slievenalicka , Illaunbaun Drumbaun , and Lackamore

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

19 Sept 2025

Council status

APPLICATION FINALISED

Council decision

REFUSED

Council decision date

15 Dec 2025

Appeal lodged

19 Jan 2026

Appeal decision

Invalid - name/address S.127(1)(b)

Appeal decision date

19 Jan 2026

Planning timeline

Key dated milestones from the council planning record and An Coimisiún Pleanála appeal records.

1. Application received

   19 Sept 2025

2. Decision: REFUSED

   15 Dec 2025

3. Appeal lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála

   19 Jan 2026Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case

4. Appeal decision: Invalid - name/address S.127(1)(b)

   19 Jan 2026Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case