Planning granted for 20-turbine wind farm in North Cork
The proposed operational life is 35 years from the date of commissioning of the entire wind farm.
Planning has been granted by An Bord Pleanála for a wind farm development comprising 20 turbines in North Cork.
The proposed development will include turbines with a blade tip height of up to 185 meters and will be located across the townlands of Annagannihy, Aughinida, Ballynagree East, Ballynagree West, Bawnmore, Caherbaroul, Carrigagulla, Carrigduff, Clonavrick, Derryroe, Drishane More, Dromagh, Drominahilla, Dromskehy and other townlands in Cork County.
Applicant Ballinagree Wind DAC has also been granted planning to install permanent high voltage 110kV underground electrical and communication cabling between the proposed on-site substation within the townland of Ballynagree East to the boundary of the existing Clashavoon substation within the townland of Aughinida.
Planning permission is sought for 10 years, with construction estimated to last between 18 and 24 months. The proposed operational life is 35 years from the date of commissioning of the entire wind farm.
