2560392
30 Sept 2025
Status: INCOMPLETED APPLICATION
10-Year planning permission for development which will consist of the construction of a Single Turbine Wind Farm development on a 7.64-hectare site consisting of:- a) A single 4.8-megawatt (MW) wind turbine with an overall tip height of 143.8 metres, comprising a rotor diameter of 133.2m and a hub height 78m; b) Wind turbine foundation, crane hardstanding and assembly area; c) Temporary Construction Compound; d) Upgrade of an existing field entrance to new wind farm site entrance; e) Upgrading and widening of existing access tracks; f) New access tracks; g) A new 10.5m clear span bridge crossing an existing stream; h) Demolition of the ruinous remains of two old stone buildings; i) An on-site 20kV electrical substation; j) Electrical and communication cabling within private lands; k) Underground 20kV grid connection within private lands and within the R183 public road connecting to the existing ESB Clones 38kV Substation; l) Tree felling, landscaping and reinstatement works; and m) All associated ancillary works. The operational lifespan of the development will be 35-years from the date of commissioning. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply.
Monaghan County Council
Carneys Island , On Lands 2km East of Clones Town , Co. Monaghan
Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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