The development will consist of: .

Application details

Planning reference

21/7246

Council

Cork County Council

Proposal description

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.

Location / address

Annagh North, Coolcaum, Fiddane Cooliney, Rathnacally, Farranshonikeen Ardnageehy and Clashganniv Co. Cork

Applicant

Annagh Wind Farm Limited

Agent

Eamon Hutton

Application type

Permission

Received / registered

3 Dec 2021

Valid date

20 Dec 2021

Council decision

Refused

Council decision date

22 Dec 2022

Appeal lodged

2 May 2025

Ward / district

Municipal Districts: Municipal District of Kanturk - Mallow

Grid reference

550414, 617521

Planning timeline

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

1. Application received

   3 Dec 2021

2. Decision: Refused

   22 Dec 2022

3. Appeal lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála

   27 Jan 2023Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case

4. Appeal decision: Refuse Permission

   27 Jun 2024Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case

5. Appeal lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála

   2 May 2025Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case