47-turbine wind farm proposed at Carhooearagh & Kealid, Moyvane, Co. Kerry

In context

It is the only wind energy application Kerry County Council has received in the past twelve months, against 63 nationally. Of the 84 such applications decided by councils in the past three years, 74% were granted.

What happens next

Anyone can make a submission or observation to Kerry County Council until 1 October 2026, for a fee of €20. Only those who make a submission can later appeal the decision. The council is due to decide by 22 October 2026, unless it requests further information, which stops the clock.

How to make a submission

The development description, as lodged

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

RED III: The erection of 4 no Vestas V47 wind turbines (45.00m tower height, 69.85m tip height), the construction of 4 no 23.00 sq m electrical sub-stations / control buildings, the construction of 1 no. 70.00 sq. m storage building, site access tracks, hard standing areas, and associated ancillary works. The development is covered by the provision 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 provision of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulation 2001 to 2025 shall apply.