Sonairte the National Ecology Centre, Ninch, Laytown Co. Meath

Sonairte the National Ecology Centre CLG intend to apply for permission for development at Ninch, Laytown, Co. Meath, A92 D9XH. 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.

Replacement of the existing small wind turbine, which has been in place for 34 years (planning approval 91/001334) with a new small wind turbine of similar size and power output, together with upgraded car parking facilities to include the installation of two electric vehicle charging points; and all ancillary site works

the development will consist of the demolition of an existing single storey extension to the rear and front of the property, the removal of the existing hipped roof of the property, which is to be replaced by a new gable ended pitched roof, the construction of a new replacement storey and a half rear extension and a new single storey side extension, elevational changes, PV panels, an improved vehicular entrance and parking/turning area and all associated hard and soft landscaping and site works

the development will consist of the demolition of an existing single storey extension to the rear and front of the property, the removal of the existing hipped roof of the property, which is to be replaced by a new gable ended pitched roof, the construction of a new replacement storey and a half rear extension and a new single storey side extension, elevational changes, PV panels, an improved vehicular entrance and parking/turning area and all associated hard and soft landscaping and site works

a single storey building containing a fitness room and toilets and associated site works

a single storey building containing a fitness room and toilets and associated site works