For the erection of 6 no. wind turbines with an overall ground to blade tip height of 185m…

Application details

Planning reference

2360051

Council

Galway County Council

Proposal description

For the erection of 6 no. wind turbines with an overall ground to blade tip height of 185m with a rotor diameter of 162m and a hub height of 104m. The development will also consist of the construction of crane hardstand areas and turbine foundations, improvement of existing site entrance with access onto the N59, construction of one no. temporary construction compound with associated temporary site offices, parking areas and security fencing, installation of 1 no. permanent meteorological mast of 104m overall height, construction of new internal site access tracks and upgrade of existing site track, to include all associated drainage including new clear span bridge crossing of the Owenwee River, development of a site drainage network, construction of one no. permanent 38kV substation, all associated underground electrical and communications cabling connecting the wind turbines to the wind farm substation and biodiversity enhancement measures and peat storage and restoration areas.Gross floor space of proposed works 93.48sqm

Location / address

Tullaghmore Tawnaghbeg Tullaghaboy and Lurgan , Maam Cross , Co. Galway

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

26 Jan 2023

Council status

APPLICATION FINALISED

Council decision

REFUSED

Council decision date

22 Mar 2023

Appeal lodged

18 Apr 2023

Appeal decision

Refuse Permission

Appeal decision date

15 Apr 2024

Planning timeline

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

1. Application received

   26 Jan 2023

2. Decision: REFUSED

   22 Mar 2023

3. Appeal lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála

   18 Apr 2023Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case

4. Appeal decision: Refuse Permission

   15 Apr 2024Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case