Wind turbine delivery route proposed at CLOGRENAN, BALLINABRANNAGH, Co. Carlow

In context

There were 53 nationally in the past twelve months. Of the 77 such applications decided by councils in the past three years, 74% were granted.

What happens next

Anyone can make a submission or observation to Carlow County Council until 3 December 2026, for a fee of €20. Only those who make a submission can later appeal the decision. The council normally decides within eight weeks of the application being lodged, unless it requests further information, which stops the clock.

How to make a submission

The development description, as lodged

Verbatim from the Carlow County Council register. This is the source for every figure in the story above.

The proposed development forms part of works to facilitate the permitted Bilboa Wind Farm (Planning Ref: CCC Ref: 22/340 / ABP PL01.318295). Permission was previously granted by Carlow County Council (Planning Ref: 20/180) and subsequently expired. The proposed development will consist of the following elements within the administrative boundary of Carlow County Council: • Installation of approximately 5.7km of underground electrical cabling (33kV) together with all associated infrastructure and ancillary works. • Upgrading of approximately 3.1km of an existing forestry track. • New and revised onsite access track between T1 and T3. • Minor reorientation of the approved turbine hardstands to improve site functionality and layout. • Omission of the on-site substation. • Site drainage and tree felling. • All associated ancillary works. A concurrent planning application is being made to Laois County Council for the following elements within the administrative boundary of Laois County Council: • Installation of approximately 1.7km of underground electrical cabling (33kV), together with all associated infrastructure and ancillary works. • 38kV Substation and associated compound including a single storey control building (5.2m height and 195sqm) and all associated electrical infrastructure and apparatus, including new and upgraded site entrance and access road and associated ancillary site development works. • Installation of approximately 390m of underground electrical cabling (38kV) from the proposed substation, creating a loop-in connection to the existing 38kV underground electricity network, together with all associated infrastructure and ancillary works. • Junction accommodation works along the turbine delivery route, including temporary overrun areas, and associated works. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) have been prepared in respect of the proposed development and accompany this planning application. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. 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.