Changes sought to permitted wind energy development at Lettercannon, Co. Kerry

In context

It is one of 2 wind energy applications Kerry County Council has received in the past twelve months, against 57 nationally. Of the 77 such applications decided by councils in the past three years, 73% were granted.

What happens next

The five-week window for public submissions has closed. The council is due to decide by 7 December 2026, unless it requests further information, which stops the clock.

The development description, as lodged

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

For the extension of the operational duration of the existing Kilgarvan Phase II Wind Farm and associated infrastructure (as permitted in Kerry County Council Planning Refs. 07/1605, 07/4364, 03/2508 [ABP Ref: 08.209629], 07/4515, 07/4701) for an additional 15 years from the date of expiry of its current operational duration. The existing renewable energy development comprises: (i) 13 no. existing and operational wind turbines, with a tip height of 125 m and hub height of 80m; (ii) Associated turbine foundations and crane hardstandings; (iii) 8.34 km of existing access tracks; and (iv) Existing, operational site drainage infrastructure and associated infrastructure