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  Knockranny Ardderroo Letter , Moycullen , Co. Galway

Jun 01 2023

Application Received

Jul 26 2023

Further Info. Requested

Oct 26 2023

Further Info. Received

Nov 22 2023

Decision Due

Nov 22 2023

Decision

Dec 15 2023

Appeal Submitted
  • Submitted to Galway County Council, 01 / 06 / 2023
  • Application Type: PERMISSION
  • Current Status: APPEALED
  • Decision Text: CONDITIONAL
  • Decision Summary: Granted
Decision Appealed:
  • Appeal Submitted: 15 / 12 / 2023
  • Appeal Decision: No Appeal Decision Available
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Development:
for the following: (1) alterations to the Cnoc Raithní (Knockranny) Wind Farm (Galway County Council pl. ref. no. 13/829 & ABP ref: 07.243094 comprising 11no. wind turbines with an overall ground to blade tip height of 150m (an increase of 19.5m & 9.5m from 130.5m & 140.5m, as previously permitted), a rotor blade length of 68m or 69m & a hub height of 81m or 82m; associated increase in turbine foundations; & omission of permitted on-site 110kV substation & underground cabling; (2) provision of underground electrical (33kV) & communications cabling connecting the 11no. wind turbines to the Ardderroo wind farm substation for the purposes of connection to the national grid, including a n... Signup to read full development description
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  • Distance: Received: Decision: Development Address: Development Description:
    1.9km 13/06/2023 CONDITIONAL Letter , Moycullen , Co. Galway for a 10-year permission for development at this site at Letter, Moycullen, Co. Galway. This site is located within a Gaeltacht area. The proposed development will consist of the provision of a synchronous condenser, enclosed within a building (12.5 metres high) with associated plant and apparatus, transformers, circuit breakers, modular electrical control containers, air compressor, cooling equipment, underground cabling (including 110kV connection to the adjacent Buffy substation (within Ardderroo Wind Farm), lightning protection poles, perimeter security fencing, drainage, landscaping, temporary construction compound, access tracks (new and upgrade of existing), all ancillary site development works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development. *** Tá sé ar intinn ag Buffy Letter Limited iarratas ... login required. Details...
    2.5km 02/11/2021 CONDITIONAL Slieveaneena , for the construction of a new storage shed and all associated ancillary concrete works. ... login required. Details...
    2.4km 01/10/2021 CONDITIONAL Poille , for a dwelling house, car port, garage/shed and private wastewater treatment system with all associated works and ancillary services. A Natura Impact Statemen... login required. Details...
    2.5km 29/07/2021 CONDITIONAL Oghery , for retention of existing dwelling house on revised site boundaries. Gross floor space of work to be retained: 156.47 sqm ... login required. Details...
    2.9km 03/03/2021 CONDITIONAL Doon , for dwelling house, garage and private wastewater treatment system with all associated works and ancillary services. A Natura Impact Statement for the proposed development will be submitted with this application. Gross floor space of proposed works: House 242.0 sqm, Garage: 48.0 sqm... login required. Details...
  • Geology & Groundwater
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    Aquifer:
    • Category: Pl
    • Description: Poor Aquifer - Bedrock which is Generally Unproductive except for Local Zones

    Vulnerability:
    • Unit Name: Porphyritic-Megacrystic Granite
    • Description: Monzogranite, mafic, megacrystic
    • Labels: GAGRA / GaMp

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    • Extreme ( E)

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