Kerry County Council grants permission for 2.35 MW wind farm at Banshagh & Clooncarrig, Killorglin, Co. Kerry

In context

There were 61 nationally in the past twelve months. Of the 85 such applications decided by councils in the past three years, 74% were granted.

What happens next

The applicant, or anyone who made a submission on the application, can appeal the decision to An Coimisiún Pleanála within four weeks of 18 February 2025. If no appeal is lodged, the council’s decision stands and a final grant issues.

The development description, as lodged

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

The proposed development will consist of a.) a full decommissioning and removal of existing 0.8MW Wind Turbine b.) Construction of a new 2.35MW Wind Turbine with a hub height of 58.9 metres, a rotor diameter of 82 metres and an overall tip height of 99.9 metres c.) wind turbine foundation d.) hardstanding area e.) underground electrical cables and f.) all associated site works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with application the application.