We, Natural Forces Renewable Energy Limited, intend to apply for a 10-year planning permission for a development located…

Application details

Planning reference

2660566

Council

Roscommon County Council

Proposal description

We, Natural Forces Renewable Energy Limited, intend to apply for a 10-year planning permission for a development located in the townlands of Lissanisky, Kilcash, Moydow, Moneymore, Knockmeane and Skrine Co. Roscommon with a total site area of 12.33 hectares. The development, an amendment to the previously consented development (Ref. 2360142 & ACP. PL20.319800) will consist of; • The construction of one Enercon E138 Wind Energy Converter on a 99.79m tower with an electrical rating of 4.5MW and an overall tip height of 169.9m; • An amendment to substation design, changing from a block-built to a modular design comprising of 2 single-story prefabricated modules surrounded by stock proof fencing; an ESB module measuring 14.33 m² and height of 3.41m and; an IPP module measuring 33.31 m² and 3.89m in height; • An amendment to the statutory redline boundary to incorporate the following; • 20kV overhead line (OHL) and underground cable (UGC) between the permitted IPP substation and the point of connection to the national grid, comprising c.507m of OHL across private lands and c.985m of UGC within the L7135; and • All associated ancillary infrastructure and preparatory works such as the provision of the turbine delivery / haulage route, site access track and the provision of the new site entrance from the L7086. The operational lifespan of the development will be 35 years from the date of commercial operation. This planning application is subject to a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) This development is covered by the provision 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.

Location / address

Lissanisky, Kilcash, Moydow, Moneymore, Knockmeane, and Skrine, Athlone North, County Roscommon

Applicant

Natural Forces Renewable Energy Ltd

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

29 Oct 2026