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221175

CONDITIONAL

Galway - Galway County Council

Proposed Development

for the development consisting of a wind energy development comprising of one electricity generating wind turbine, with an overall blade tip height of up to 168m, construction of c. 150m of permanent access track, 110m of temporary access track, road widening works along the existing local access road from the R327 to the proposed site access track, a crane hardstand, a 20kV substation, site electrical & fibre optic cabling & ancillary site works. The maximum output capacity of the wind farm will be c.4.8MW. This application is seeking a 10 year permission & a 35 year operational life from the date of commissioning of the wind farm. The planning application is accompanied by Natura Impact Statement (NIS)

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    17 Nov 2022

  2. Further information requested

    20 Jan 2023

  3. Further information received

    12 Sept 2023

  4. Decision due

    9 Oct 2023

  5. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    9 Oct 2023

  6. Grant issued

    20 Nov 2023

Application Details

Location
Cloonascragh , Tuam , Co. Galway
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway County Council
Site Area
4.3 ha
Floor Area
1 sq m
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
17 November 2022
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
9 October 2023
Grant Date
20 November 2023
Permission Expires
19 November 2033

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