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  Letter , Moycullen , Co. Galway

Jun 13 2023

Application Received

Aug 04 2023

Further Info. Requested

Sep 22 2023

Further Info. Received

Oct 12 2023

Decision

Oct 19 2023

Decision Due

Nov 20 2023

Granted

Nov 19 2033

Expiry (if required)
  • Submitted to Galway County Council, 13 / 06 / 2023
  • Application Type: PERMISSION
  • Current Status: APPLICATION FINALISED
  • Decision Text: CONDITIONAL
  • Decision Summary: Granted
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Development:
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 deich mbliana a dhéana... Signup to read full development description
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  • Distance: Received: Decision: Development Address: Development Description:
    1.9km 01/06/2023 CONDITIONAL Knockranny Ardderroo Letter , Moycullen , Co. Galway 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... 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: null
    • Description: Zone rich in country rock xenoliths
    • Labels: GAGRA / xe

    Bedrock:
    • Extreme ( E)

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