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the L5046 and L50462 , in the townlands of Cloonanny Glebe Corragarrow , Derryharrow and Gorteenorna

REFUSED

Planning application 2460300

Longford - Longford County Council

Proposed Development

a ten-year permission for development on lands measuring 17.28ha. The proposed development will consist of the following: (i) Demolition of a single-storey derelict shed structure (c. 93 sqm GFA) to facilitate the turbine haul route (ii) Construction of two E175 EP5 wind energy converters, each with an electrical rating of 7MW, an overall ground-to-blade tip height of 199.9 metres, a rotor blade diameter of 175 metres, hub height of 112.4 metres, associated foundations and hard-standing areas; (iii) Construction of an 800m permanent internal site access road which will run from the L50462 to the wind energy converter hardstanding areas including a 9.1m clear span bridge crossing a local stream; (iv) Construction of 1 No. meteorological mast with a height of 32 metres, associated foundation and hardstanding area; (v) Construction of 1 No. 20kV Substation Compound comprising 2 No. Modular Buildings each measuring 13.5 sqm in area and 3.5m in height, a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) comprising 3 storage modules on reinforced concrete plinths, with a height of 2.8 metres and associated electrical works, foundation and hardstanding area; (vi) Temporary alterations to the L5046 and L50462 public roads and temporary access roads to facilitate the turbine component haul route, including temporary widening of sections of the L5046 and L50462. (vii) Installation of underground collector circuit and communications cabling in underground cable trenches, from the proposed wind energy converter to the proposed on-site substation; (viii) All associated and ancillary site development, excavation, construction, and reinstatement works, including the provision of a temporary construction compound, site drainage, spoil management, fencing, lighting, hedge and tree trimming and cutting and operational maintenance; (ix) This application is seeking a 35- year operational life from the date of commissioning of the entire wind farm. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    11 Dec 2024

  2. Further information requested

    12 Feb 2025

  3. Further information received

    23 Jul 2025

  4. Decision: REFUSED

    22 Sept 2025

  5. Decision due

    23 Sept 2025

  6. Appeal submitted

    17 Oct 2025

Application Details

Location
the L5046 and L50462 , in the townlands of Cloonanny Glebe Corragarrow , Derryharrow and Gorteenorna
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Longford County Council
Site Area
17.28 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
11 December 2024
Status
APPEALED
Decision
REFUSED
Decision Date
22 September 2025

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
PL-500088-LD
Submitted
17 October 2025

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