Louth County Council grants permission for wind farm grid connection works at Wuxi Biologics Ireland Limited, Mullagharlin Dundalk, Co. Louth

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 July 2024. If no appeal is lodged, the council’s decision stands and a final grant issues.

The development description, as lodged

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

Permission to erect a 3MW Wind Turbine, located at the East area of our existing biopharmaceuticals plant; the Wind Turbine will be installed with a hub height of 80 meters and a blade radius of 45 meters, with underground ducting connecting to the existing ESB substation. The application relates to the development which comprises of an activity which holds an Industrial Emissions Discharge (IED) Licence (Licence No. P1122-01)