Townlands of Coomatallin, Kippagh and The Pike, Drinagh, Co. Cork
CONDITIONALPlanning 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 received
4 Jul 2012
Decision: CONDITIONAL
22 Aug 2012
Decision due
28 Aug 2012
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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