Development of Knocknamona Windfarm Grid Connection (KWF Grid Connection) development which comprises…

Application details

Planning reference

19369

Council

Waterford City and County Council

Proposal description

Development of Knocknamona Windfarm Grid Connection (KWF Grid Connection) development which comprises; a)1940m of underground medium voltage electrical cabling(up to 33kV), in Keereen Upper & Knocknamona townlands, linking Knocknamona Windfarm (to be constructed) & Woodhouse 110kV Substation(operational). b) Works within the existing Woodhouse 110kV Substation compound in Keereen Upper, comprising a new control building 5.3m x 3.6m & 4.6m high; main 110kV transformer c6m in height, with associated plinth and bund; a 110kV transformer bay; 2no. lightening masts 17.5m in height & ancillary electrical equipment. Works will also include a new access track 17m long & 4.5m in width; additional palisade gateway 4.9m wide & 2.6m in height with palisade fencing within the compound & 2 no. gateways in the existing perimeter fence. The fencing & gateways will be same height & width as the existing fence & gates; c) A Link Road, 190m in length & 4.5m in width connecting the existing forestry road network at Knocknamona Windfarm to the existing Woodhouse Windfarm roads. It is proposed to use this link road & the existing Woodhouse Windfarm roads to facilitate the delivery of the main components to Knocknamona Windfarm. d) The widening of 960m of existing forestry road by 1m, in Knocknamona townland to facilitate the delivery of the main components to Knocknamona Windfarm &; e) Ancillary site works. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report & Appropriate Assessment Report (Stage 1 Screening) have been prepared in respect of this application.

Location / address

Keereen Upper/Woodhouse or, Tinakilly/Knocknamona Townlands, Dungarvan

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

31 May 2019

Council status

APPLICATION FINALISED

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

18 Dec 2019

Appeal lodged

23 Jan 2020

Appeal decision

Grant permission with conditions

Appeal decision date

18 Feb 2021