Dreenacreenig West Wind Farm Ltd., Dreenacreenig West, Drimoleague, Co. Cork

Permission for a windfarm development at this site within the townland of Derrenacrinnig West. The proposed Grid Connection traverses the townlands of Derreenacrinnig West, Barnagowlane West, Glanareagh, Gortnacowly, Ards Beg, Ardrah, Laharanshermeen, Maulraha, Maulikeeve, Derryarkane, Cappanaboul, Skahanagh, Gortroe, Shandrum Beg, Shandrum More, Dromloughlin, Ballylickey, Crossoge. Temporary works will be required to accommodate the delivery of the turbine components. These temporary works are included as part of this application and are located in the townlands of Castledonovan, Derreenacrinnig East, and Derreenacrinnig West. The development will consist of: Construction of 3 no. wind turbines with an overall ground to blade tip height of 119.3m with a rotor diameter of 82m and a hub height of 78.3m. Construction of 1 no. permanent 20 kV Electrical Substation, all associated electrical plant and equipment, all associated underground cabling, and all ancillary structures and works. Construction of one Temporary Construction Compound with associated temporary site offices, parking areas and security fencing. Upgrade and reuse of existing hardstands. Upgrade and reuse of existing internal site access roads. Provision of Biodiversity Enhancement Area. All associated underground electrical and communications cabling connecting the wind turbines to the wind farm Electrical Substation. Construction of approximately 10.75 km of 20kV overhead line (OHL) Grid Connection, the OHL to be constructed consists of c. 157 wood poles (ranging from 9m to 15m above ground) supporting electrical conductor lines and ancillary structures and equipment. Installation of approximately 3.3km of underground cable ducting Grid Connection and associated electrical cabling, and all other ancillary works including joint bays, culverts, marker posts and all associated developments. Construction Haul Route works along the L-8767, L-4711 and L-8765. A 10 year permission and a 40 year operational period from the date of overall commissioning of the entire wind farm is being sought. However, part of the substation and all of the Grid Connection will be owned and operated by ESB networks and as part of the national grid infrastructure, their life can extend beyond the life of the windfarm. Accordingly, permission is sought for the Grid Connection and substation in perpetuity. The development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive 2023/2413). This planning application is subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, as amended. apply. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) has been prepared and will be submitted with the application. The planning application and EIAR may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority, Norton House, Cork Road, Skibbereen, Co. Cork. P81AT28 during its public opening hours, I.e. 9.00am to 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). A submission or observation in relation to the application and EIAR may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

Dereenacreenig West Wind Farm Ltd., Dreenacreenig West, Drimoleague, Co. Cork

Development of a wind farm comprising of seven (7) number electricity generating wind turbines with a hub height of 55 metres and a rotor diameter of 52 metres, an electrical compound, sub-station building, four number car park spaces, associated site roads and site works

Derreenacrinnig West Drimoleague Co. Cork

Development to comprise of seven (7) electricity generating wind turbines with a hub height of 55 metres and a rotor diameter of 52 metres, an Electrical Compound, Sub-Station Building, Four Car Parking Spaces, associated site roads and site works; it is proposed to source stone from an on site borrow pit

Derreenacrinnig West Drimoleague Co. Cork

Dwellinghouse

DERREENACRINNIG WEST, DERREENACRINNIG WEST,

Dwellinghouse

BARNAGOWLANE EAST, BARNAGOWLANE EAST,

Dwelling, installation of mini-treatment plant system and associated site works

Derreenacrinnig West Castledonovan Drimoleague

Construction dwelling, installation of mini-treatment plant system and associated site works

Derreenacrinnig West Castledonovan Drimoleague

Construction of a slatted farm shed for the purpose of housing cattle and for all associated site works

Barnagowlane East Bantry Co. Cork

Construct a new slatted sheep shed and all associated site works

Dreenacreenig West Drimoleague Co. Cork

To construct new slatted sheep shed and all associated site works

Derreenacrinnig West Drimoleague Co. Cork