For the following: (1) alterations to the Cnoc Raithní (Knockranny) Wind Farm (Galway County Council pl.

Application details

Planning reference

23225

Council

Galway County Council

Proposal description

For the following: (1) alterations to the Cnoc Raithní (Knockranny) Wind Farm (Galway County Council pl. ref. no. 13/829 & ABP ref: 07.243094 comprising 11no. wind turbines with an overall ground to blade tip height of 150m (an increase of 19.5m & 9.5m from 130.5m & 140.5m, as previously permitted), a rotor blade length of 68m or 69m & a hub height of 81m or 82m; associated increase in turbine foundations; & omission of permitted on-site 110kV substation & underground cabling; (2) provision of underground electrical (33kV) & communications cabling connecting the 11no. wind turbines to the Ardderroo wind farm substation for the purposes of connection to the national grid, including a new cable service track (with watercourse/culvert crossings) & widening of an existing access road; extension of the Ardderroo substation within the existing substation compound, including control building extension, new 110kV transformer & electrical plant & apparatus; (3) all associated site development & ancillary works above & below ground in support of the above, including site drainage & tree felling; (4) an operational period & planning permission duration to align with the existing permission (ABP ref: 07.243094). An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) & Natura Impact Statement (NIS) have been prepared & will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application

Location / address

Knockranny Ardderroo Letter, Moycullen, Co. Galway

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

1 Jun 2023

Council status

APPLICATION FINALISED

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

22 Nov 2023

Final grant date

30 Sept 2024

Appeal lodged

15 Dec 2023

Appeal decision

Grant permission with revised conditions

Appeal decision date

30 Sept 2024