The continued operation of the existing Cronelea Upper Wind Farm; as permitted under Wicklow County Council Planning…

Application details

Planning reference

2460106

Council

Wicklow County Council

Proposal description

The continued operation of the existing Cronelea Upper Wind Farm; as permitted under Wicklow County Council Planning Register Reference 01/4273 (An Bord Pleanála Reference PL27.125044); for a further period of 15-years following the expiry of its current planning permission. The existing wind farm comprises (i) 3 no. wind turbines and associated turbine foundations and crane hardstandings; (ii) a site entrance and approximately 1 kilometre of site access track; (iii) an electrical control building with a gross floor area of 55 square metres; (iv) underground electrical and communications cabling; and (v) all associated ancillary site infrastructure. The proposed development does not comprise any modifications to the existing wind farm. This planning application is accompanied by an Appropriate Assessment Screening Report

Location / address

Cronelea and Ballymarroge, Shillelagh, County Wicklow

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

23 Feb 2024

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

22 Oct 2024

Final grant date

26 Nov 2024