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Planning Application: 2660797 (Meath CoCo)
File Number: 2660797
Application Type: PERMISSION Planning Status: FURTHER INFORMATION
Received Date: 26/06/2026 Decision Due Date:
Validated Date: 26/06/2026 Invalidated Date:
Further Info Requested: 02/10/2026 Further Info Received:
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Commenced Date: Submissions By: 30/07/2026

Applicant Details
Applicant name: Sonairte the National Ecology Centre CLG
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Proposed Development
Development Description: REDIII - the development consists of the following elements: 1. Replacement of an existing small wind turbine (planning approval 91/001334) with a new small wind turbine. The existing turbine has a power output of 18.5 kW and is 25m tall from ground to rotor tip, and has a swept area of 95 sq. meters. This wind turbine will be removed and replaced with a new small wind turbine with a power output of 30 kW which is 31m tall from ground to rotor tip and has a swept area of 156 sq. meters. 2. A new reinforced concrete foundation, 1m deep and 7m in diameter. 3. An electrical hut, 1.8m square, and 2.2m tall at the base of the new wind turbine. The new turbine will utilise existing cabling & ducting from this electrical hut to provide renewable power to Sonairte. 4. Upgrade of the car parking facilities at Sonairte with the installation of two wall mounted electric vehicle (EV) charging points. 5. All associated site works. Under the Renewable Energy Directive III this is considered a development of type “Renewable energy development with capacity of less than 150kW and repowering development”. See further detailed project proposal in cover letter and project proposal document.
Development Address: Sonairte the National Ecology Centre,, Ninch,, Laytown, Co. Meath , A92D9XH
Architect Name: Location Key: NINCH
Electoral Division: Planner: Niall Togher
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