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Townlands of Coomatallin, Kippagh and The Pike, Drinagh, Co. Cork

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 12/436

Cork - Cork County Council

Proposed Development

Construction of a two turbine extension to an existing four turbine wind farm at the townlands of Coomatallin, Kippagh and The Pike near Drinagh, Co. Cork. The maximum hub height will be 65m and the maximum rotor diameter will be 82.5m resulting in a maximum tip height of 106.25m. The associated works will include turbine foundations and hardstanding, transformers, access track, drainage and an extension to the existing substation

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    4 Jul 2012

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    22 Aug 2012

  3. Decision due

    28 Aug 2012

  4. Grant issued

    27 Sept 2012

Application Details

Location
Townlands of Coomatallin, Kippagh and The Pike, Drinagh, Co. Cork
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Cork County Council

Timeline

Registration Date
4 July 2012
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
22 August 2012
Grant Date
27 September 2012

Location

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