Construct up to 8 no. wind turbines with a tip height of up to 185 metres and all associated foundations…

Application details

Planning reference

2078

Council

Laois County Council

Proposal description

Construct up to 8 no. wind turbines with a tip height of up to 185 metres 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 heights; works to facilitate the delivery of turbines adjacent to the N80 within the townlands 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 prepared in respect of the proposed development.

Location / address

Townlands of Dernacart Forest Upper & Forest Lower, Co. Laois

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

17 Feb 2020

Council status

APPLICATION FINALISED

Council decision

REFUSED

Council decision date

30 Apr 2021

Appeal lodged

24 May 2021

Appeal decision

Grant Permissions with Conditions

Appeal decision date

3 Jan 2024