We, Kilnafurrery Windfarm Limited, intend to apply for permission for development at this site in the townlands of…

Application details

Planning reference

26/2817

Council

Cork County Council

Proposal description

We, Kilnafurrery Windfarm Limited, intend to apply for permission for development at this site in the townlands of Kilnafurrery, Glengoura Upper, Templevally, Knockanarrig, Ballyknockane, Lyre and Gortnafira, County Cork. The development will consist of: • Construction of 4 no. wind turbines with a maximum overall blade tip height of 180 m; • Construction of associated turbine foundations, crane pad hardstands and assembly areas; • 1 no. Meteorological Mast with a maximum height of up to 35 metres; • 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 and operation of the turbines; • Construction of one temporary construction compound; • Development of internal site drainage; • Permanent and Temporary tree felling to accommodate the construction and operation; • Signage; and, • All associated site development works. This application is seeking 10-year planning permission, along with a 35-year operational life for the windfarm 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) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) have been prepared in respect of the planning application and will be submitted to Planning Authority with the planning application. The planning application, EIAR & NIS may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority, County Hall, Carrigrohane Road, Cork during its public opening hours, i.e. 9.00a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application, and such submissions and observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

Location / address

Townlands of Kilnafurrery, Glengoura Upper, Templevally, Knockanarrig, Ballyknockane, Lyre and Gortnafira, County Cork

Application type

Permission

Received / registered

30 Oct 2026