Develop a wind farm and all associated site works within the townlands of Dernacart, Forest Upper and Forest Lower, Co.

Application details

Planning reference

19732

Council

Laois County Council

Proposal description

Develop a wind farm and all associated site works within the townlands of Dernacart, Forest Upper and Forest Lower, Co. Laois. The development will consist of: up to 8 no. wind turbines with a tip height of up to 185 meters and all associated foundations and hardstanding areas; 1 no. on-site electrical substation, 1 no. temporary construction compound; all associated underground electrical and communications cabling connecting the turbines to the proposed on-site electrical substation; provision of new site access tracks and upgrading of existing access tracks and associated drainage; erection of 1 no. permanent meteorological mast of up to 110m in height; works to facilitate the delivery of turbines adjacent to the N80 within the townland of Dernacart and Forest Upper to include the laying of temporary surfacing; tree felling; and all associated site development works, ancillary works and equipment. 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 a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) have been in prepared in respect of the proposed development.

Location / address

Dernacart Forest Upper & Forest Lower, Co. Laois

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

23 Dec 2019