Proposed Development
Using the existing weir on the River Foherish it is proposed to construct a small hydropower scheme. This scheme will comprise of minor repairs to the weir, the construction of an intake with screens, a pipeline 280m metres long, a water turbine in a 60sqm house and associated site works including internal access roads. The scheme will produce up to 300 kW/h of electricity.
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Application received
28 Jan 2013
Decision: CONDITIONAL
10 Oct 2013
Decision due
14 Oct 2013
Grant issued
15 Nov 2013
Application Details
- Location
- Killaclug Macroom Co.Cork
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- PERMISSION
- Planning Authority
- Cork County Council
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 28 January 2013
- Status
- APPLICATION FINALISED
- Decision
- CONDITIONAL
- Decision Date
- 10 October 2013
- Grant Date
- 15 November 2013
Location
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