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

Application details

Planning reference

20459

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 & 19/787 (Kilkenny), 14/139 & 19/597 (Laois) and 14/510138 & 15/600924 (Tipperary) where the permitted development also extends into the townlands of Graigueadrisly, County Laois and Killoran near Templetuohy, County Tipperary. The proposed alteratons will consist of: increasing the tip height of the six permitted turbines from a maximum of 156m to a maximum of 169m and extending the operational lifetime of the wind farm, from the date of commissioning, from 25 years to 30 years. A ten-year permission is sought. The application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement, 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 tip height of two permitted turbines from a maximum of 156m to a maximum of 169m and extending the operational lifetime of the wind farm, from the date of commissioning, from 25 years to 30 years

Location / address

Bruckana, Baunmore and Rathpatrick, County Kilkenny

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

16 Jul 2020

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

1 Dec 2020

Final grant date

12 Jan 2021