Wind turbine delivery route proposed at Browns Town Rathaleek and, Co. Kilkenny

In context

It is one of 4 wind energy applications Kilkenny County Council has received in the past twelve months, against 60 nationally. Of the 84 such applications decided by councils in the past three years, 74% were granted.

What happens next

The five-week window for public submissions has closed. The council normally decides within eight weeks of the application being lodged, unless it requests further information, which stops the clock.

The development description, as lodged

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

for works relating to the Turbine Delivery Route for Farranrory Wind Farm. The proposed development will consist of: • Construction of a Blade transfer area, located off the N76, in the townlands of Browns Town, and Rathaleek includes hardstanding areas for cranes, welfare facilities and parking for staff, laydown area for turbine blades, temporary removable security barrier and all associated drainage and ancillary works. • Temporary widening of a section of the R691 in the townland of Ballyclovan at the junction of the R695 comprising construction of a stoned area to accommodate abnormal load deliveries. Advisory Note : There are also works required in County Tipperary, and a separate amendment planning application will be made for these to Tipperary County Council. The planning application will be accompanied by an Natura Impact Statement.