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Cronelea and Ballymarroge , Shillelagh , County Wicklow

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2460106

Wicklow - Wicklow County Council

Proposed Development

the continued operation of the existing Cronelea Upper Wind Farm; as permitted under Wicklow County Council Planning Register Reference 01/4273 (An Bord Pleanála Reference PL27.125044); for a further period of 15-years following the expiry of its current planning permission. The existing wind farm comprises (i) 3 no. wind turbines and associated turbine foundations and crane hardstandings; (ii) a site entrance and approximately 1 kilometre of site access track; (iii) an electrical control building with a gross floor area of 55 square metres; (iv) underground electrical and communications cabling; and (v) all associated ancillary site infrastructure. The proposed development does not comprise any modifications to the existing wind farm. This planning application is accompanied by an Appropriate Assessment Screening Report

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    23 Feb 2024

  2. Further information requested

    12 Apr 2024

  3. Further information received

    2 Oct 2024

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    22 Oct 2024

  5. Decision due

    29 Oct 2024

  6. Grant issued

    26 Nov 2024

Application Details

Location
Cronelea and Ballymarroge , Shillelagh , County Wicklow
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Wicklow County Council
Site Area
4.62 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
23 February 2024
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
22 October 2024
Grant Date
26 November 2024
Permission Expires
25 November 2029

Location

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