The development will consist of alterations to a previously permitted wind farm development (Planning Register…

Application details

Planning reference

19787

Council

Kilkenny County Council

Proposal description

The development will consist of alterations to a previously permitted wind farm development (Planning Register References 14/202 & 15/629 (Kilkenny), 14/109 (Laois) and 14/510138 & 15/600924 (Tipperary)) where the permitted development also extends into the townland of Graigueadrisly, County Laois and Killoran near Templetuohy, County Tipperary. The proposed alterations will consist of: increasing the turbine rotor diameter of the six permitted turbines from a maximum of 113m to a maximum of 136m, while maintaining the overall tip height of up to 156m per the permitted development. A ten-year permission is sought. The application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statemet, Planning Report and Environmental Considerations Report. Lisheen III Wind Farm Limited also intends to apply to Laois County Council for planning permission for development at Graigueadrisly, County Laois. The proposed alterations will consist of increasing the turbine rotor diameter of two permitted turbines from a maximum of 113m to a maximum of 136m, while maintaining the overall tip height of up to 156m per the permitted development.

Location / address

Bruckana Baunmore and Rathpatrick, Co Kilkenny

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

22 Oct 2019

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

13 Dec 2019

Final grant date

24 Jan 2020