Knockcurraghbola Commons Knockcurraghbola Crownlands Graniera and Shevry
wind energy project comprising of five wind turbines each with a maximum tip height of 126 metres. construction of new access tracks and the upgrading of existing tracks, an electrical substation, a borrow pit and associated works. The application is for a 10 year permission; an E.I.S. accompanies the application
UWF related works. The development will facilitate the construction and operation of the already consented (but not built) Upperchurch Windfarm (UWF) Planning Ref 13/510003. Which will consist of a) 17.9km of Internal Windfarm Cabling; b) 13 no. Haul Route Works, to facilitate the haulage of turbine components to the Upperchurch Windfarm site; c) 1 no Telecom Relay Pole, measuring 18m in height, with telecoms relay equipment attached; d) 3 no Realigned Windfarm Roads, to realign two lengths of consented Upperchurch Windfarm (UWF) Roads and to provide access to the telecoms Relay Pole; e) 1 no Change of use of an existing 'Agricultural' entrance to ' Agricultural and Forestry' entrance; and f) Ancillary Works. This application is for a 10 year permission, under Section 41 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, as amended. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report and Natura Impact Statement (Stage 2 Appropriate Assessment) have been prepared in respect of this application.
