2560520
27 Aug 2025
Status: APPEALED
for the development of Illaunbaun Wind Farm in the townlands of Tooreen, Slievenalicka, Illaunbaun, Drumbaun & Lackamore (although no infrastructure will be sited within Lackamore townland), County Clare. The development will consist of: • Construction of 5 wind turbines with a maximum overall blade tip height of 150 m. • 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. • Three peat repository areas 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) Yes x No 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) & Screening for Appropriate Assessment have been prepared in respect of the planning application and will be submitted to the planning authority with the application.
Clare County Council
Tooreen , Slievenalicka Illaunbaun , Drumbaun and Lackamore Co Clare
Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: REFUSED
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