Development of a wind farm, recreation amenity trail and all associated works.

Application details

Planning reference

181534

Council

Kildare County Council

Proposal description

Development of a wind farm, recreation amenity trail and all associated works. The development will consist of the following: up to 12 no. wind turbines with a tip height of up to 169 meters and all associated foundations and hardstanding areas; 1 no. on-site electricity substation; 2 no. temporary construction compounds; all associated underground electrical and communication cabling connecting the turbines to the proposed on-site electricity substation; underground electricity cabling including joint bays on the public road connecting the proposed on-site electricity substation to the existing Dunfierth substation within the townland of Dunfierth via the L1004 public road; upgrade and extension to an existing recreation amenity trail and installation of signage, picnic tables and bicycle stands; upgrade of existing site entrance from the L5025 public road and use of 1 no. existing site entrance on the L5012 public road; provision of new site access tracks and associated drainage; upgrade of existing access tracks and associated drainage; tree felling; and all associated site development works including landscaping. Permission is sought for a period of 10 years and an operational life of 30 years from the date of commissioning of the entire wind farm. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) accompany this planning application. Revised by significant further information consisting of; changes in regard to the EIAR and NIS submitted

Location / address

Within the townlands of Ballynamullagh, Coolree Drehid Dunfierth, Killyon Kilmurry and Mulgeeth

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

18 Dec 2018

Council decision

REFUSED

Council decision date

19 Dec 2019

Appeal lodged

23 Jan 2020

Appeal decision date

30 Jan 2023