in the townlands of Lissanore, Co. Longford
Proposed development
RED III Application for a 10-year planning permission with a total site area of 3.13 hectares. The development, an amendment to the previously granted development Ref: 2360010 will consist of: • The construction of one Enercon E138 Wind Energy Converter on an 99m tower with an electrical rating of 4.5MW and an overall tip height of 169m; • An amendment to substation design, changing from a block-built to a modular design comprising of 2 single-story prefabricated modules surrounded by stock proof fencing; an ESB module measuring 14.33 m² and height of 3.41m and; an IPP module measuring 33.31 m² and 3.89m in height; and• All associated ancillary works including, access tracks, drainage electrical ducting and reinstatement works. The operational lifespan of the development will be 35 years from the date of commercial operation. This planning application is not subject to a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) or Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR). This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Longford County Council
- Decision due
- 14 Jul 2027
Timeline
Application received
9 Jun 2026
Decision due
14 Jul 2027
Decision: conditional
19 Aug 2026
Grant issued
21 Sept 2026
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Planning history within 750 m
the construction of one Enercon E138 Wind Energy Converter on an 81m tower with an electrical rating of 4.2MW and an overall tip height of 149.38m. Installation of the hardstanding area for the Wind Energy Converter. Installation of underground circuit cables which will run in underground cable trenches (c.1.2m deep), from the proposed Wind Energy Converter to the proposed substation building on the site. Construction of the proposed substation building which will be located c. 98m from the proposed wind turbine and surrounded by stock proof fencing. It will be a single storey building, measuring 55m2 and c.4.8m in height. Construction of proposed internal site access track, constructed from permeable material and which will run from the site entrance to the Wind Energy Converter hardstanding area. All associated ancillary infrastructure and preparatory works such as provision of the site entrance
the construction of one Enercon 138 wind turbine on an 81m tower with electrical rating of 4.2MW and an overall tip height of 149.38m; The construction of the wind turbine foundation, hardstanding and assembly area; Provision of a site entrance and an access track within the site; Construction of an on-site 20kV substation and underground electrical cable and all associated site development and ancillary works.