Statkraft Ireland have applied for planning permission to An Bord Pleanála for development including one (1) 110kV Substation with associated infrastructure including two (2) single storey control and operational buildings, 2.45km underground electric cabling systems between the wind farm site and the proposed 110kV Substation and a 10.85km of 110kV underground electrical cabling from the proposed 110kV substation to the consented Bracklone 110kV substation and all other associated works, within the townlands of Barranaghs, Garryhinch, Annamore in County Offaly and Forest Upper, Forest Lower, Coolnavarnoga, Coolaghy, Kilbride, Ballymorris, Cooltederry and Bracklone Co. Laois.
The applicant is seeking a ten-year permission for the purposes of construction of the proposed development as outlined above.
An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) have been prepared in relation to the project and accompanies the application.
Following consultations pursuant to Section 182E of the Planning & Development Act 2000 (as amended), An Bord Pleanála determined that the proposed development is Strategic Infrastructure Development within the meaning of Section 182A of the Act which necessitates a planning application being made directly to An Bord Pleanála. Any submissions/observations must be received by the Board not later than 5.30pm on the 29th November 2024.
It is a requirement of the Board that the applicant creates a specific website to include all of the application documentation. Please see attached link https://dernacartwindfarmsid.ie/