Planning application 2660207
For the development of the Slievenalicka wind turbine in the townlands of Tooreen, Slievenalicka…
Tooreen, Slievenalicka, Drumbaun & Lackamore
Current status
Under appeal
Latest milestone
Appeal lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála
20 Jul 2026
Application timeline
Key milestones
Council and An Coimisiún Pleanála milestones.
Application received
Decision: REFUSED
Appeal lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála
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Why this application matters
Wind energy infrastructure
The proposal is for a single wind turbine with a maximum blade-tip height of 150m in the townlands of Tooreen, Slievenalicka, Drumbaun and Lackamore, County Clare. No infrastructure is proposed within Lackamore townland.
Grid connection and site works
Associated infrastructure includes a permanent 38 kV on-site substation with control and welfare building, switchgear, security fencing, underground electrical and communications cabling, drainage and internal access works. The scheme also includes turbine foundations, crane hardstanding, upgraded and new tracks, two borrow pits, a peat repository, a temporary construction compound and tree felling.
Long-term renewable generation
Permission is sought for a 10-year development period and a 35-year operational life from commissioning. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report accompanies the application, and the development is identified as falling within the Renewable Energy Directive III provisions.
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Application details
- Planning reference
- 2660207
- Council
- Clare County Council
- Proposal description
- For the development of the Slievenalicka wind turbine in the townlands of Tooreen, Slievenalicka, Drumbaun & Lackamore (although no infrastructure will be sited within Lackamore townland), County Clare. The development will consist of: • Construction of 1 wind turbine with a maximum overall blade tip height of 150m. • Construction of associated turbine foundations, crane pad hardstand and assembly areas. • 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 turbines to the on-site Substation. • Upgrade of existing tracks, roads and provision of new site access roads to facilitate construction & operation of the wind farm. • Two borrow pits. • One peat repository area for peat & spoil management. • Construction of one temporary construction compound. • Development of internal site drainage. • Permanent & Temporary tree felling to accommodate the construction & operation. • Signages and • All associated site development works. This application is seeking 10-year planning permission, along with a 35-year operational life for the wind farm from the date of its commissioning. The development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive 2023/2413). 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) has been prepared in respect of the planning application and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application
- Location / address
- Tooreen, Slievenalicka, Drumbaun & Lackamore
- Application type
- PERMISSION
- Received / registered
- 31 Mar 2026
- Council decision
- REFUSED
- Council decision date
- 3 Jul 2026
- Appeal lodged
- 20 Jul 2026
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