A twenty (20) year planning permission for continuations of the operational life of the existing wind farm (SCC Reg.

Application details

Planning reference

2460315

Council

Sligo County Council

Proposal description

A twenty (20) year planning permission for continuations of the operational life of the existing wind farm (SCC Reg. Ref 98/533 & ABP Pl Ref. 21.110572 as amended by SCC Reg Ref.04/1315) from the date of expiration (23rd June 2025) of the current permission. No modifications are proposed to the existing wind farm which comprises the follow elements: a. 4 no. existing wind turbines with a hub height of 44m and a rotor diameter of 52m; b. Existing 1 no. onsite electrical substation compound which includes a control building, welfare facilities, associated electrical plant and equipment, security fencing, associated underground cabling; c. All associated existing underground electrical and communications cabling connecting the turbines to the on-site substation; d. Existing site access tracks of c.1.5km in length and 4 no. turbines hardstandings; e. Existing site drainage and; f. All existing ancillary infrastructure, associated site fencing and signage

Location / address

Carrane Hill Wind Farm , townlands of Carrownadargny near Geevagh , County Sligo

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

19 Sept 2024

Council status

APPLICATION FINALISED

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

7 Nov 2024

Final grant date

2 Apr 2025

Appeal lodged

4 Dec 2024

Appeal decision

Grant permission with conditions

Appeal decision date

26 Mar 2025

Planning timeline

Key dated milestones from the council planning record and An Coimisiún Pleanála appeal records.

1. Application received

   19 Sept 2024

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   7 Nov 2024

3. Appeal lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála

   4 Dec 2024Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case

4. Appeal decision: Grant permission with conditions

   26 Mar 2025Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case

5. Final grant

   2 Apr 2025