The site, which is located in a rural area close to Kells, Carlanstown and Nobber was proposed to contain 25 wind turbines with a tip height of up to 169m.
The Irish Farmers Journal understands that the planning permission was refused under section 37G of Planning and Development Act, 2000.
The board order issued on Tuesday morning on advice from by An Bord Pleanála said that any such development would “visually dominate this populated rural area and would seriously injure the amenities of properties in the vicinity”.
Further reasons for the refusal included the large number of houses near the development, the landscape, the historical features in the area, as well as submissions and observations by members of the public.
In accordance with section 182B of the Planning and Development Act 2000 the developer was ordered to pay €5,102 for the costs incurred by An Bord Pleanála.
The proposed wind farm came under scrutiny from the local residents, with around 400 observations made to An Bord Pleanála – the many of these being objections. The cost of these observations by locals was an estimated €20,000.
Similarly in February 2015, planning permission for the Emlagh development was also refused on grounds including its scale being contrary to proper planning and sustainable development of the area. The development was worth in the region of €240 million.
The applicant, North Meath Wind Farm Ltd is owned by Element Power Ireland Ltd The company have 15 wind farms throughout the country.
In a statement Minister for Employment and Social Protection and Meath East TD Regina Doherty welcomed the move and credited the local community with not allowing such a development take place.
"“Refusal of 25 industrial sized wind turbines for North Meath a badge of honour for local residents and business owners. Thankfully, locals continued to work together and invest their time and money in working to ensure that Meath’s communities and landscape are protected" she said.
Reasons for Refusal as set out by An Bord Pleanála:
The need to treat wind farm development in this area with particular sensitivity given the proximity of the development to a large number of houses located in the open countryside, within Carlanstown and in the nearby town of Kells.The location of the proposed development in an area with a history of settlement and an associated legacy of places and features of cultural importance from many historical periods.The character of the receiving landscape, including the contextual setting of this landscape for cultural heritage of international, national and regional importance. The large spatial extent of the proposed wind farm and the tall height of the proposed wind turbines.The submissions and observations received in relation to the proposed development.The report and recommendation of the Inspector.New wind turbine proposals ‘totally unacceptable’
Planning refusal for wind farm to be challenged in court
The site, which is located in a rural area close to Kells, Carlanstown and Nobber was proposed to contain 25 wind turbines with a tip height of up to 169m.
The Irish Farmers Journal understands that the planning permission was refused under section 37G of Planning and Development Act, 2000.
The board order issued on Tuesday morning on advice from by An Bord Pleanála said that any such development would “visually dominate this populated rural area and would seriously injure the amenities of properties in the vicinity”.
Further reasons for the refusal included the large number of houses near the development, the landscape, the historical features in the area, as well as submissions and observations by members of the public.
In accordance with section 182B of the Planning and Development Act 2000 the developer was ordered to pay €5,102 for the costs incurred by An Bord Pleanála.
The proposed wind farm came under scrutiny from the local residents, with around 400 observations made to An Bord Pleanála – the many of these being objections. The cost of these observations by locals was an estimated €20,000.
Similarly in February 2015, planning permission for the Emlagh development was also refused on grounds including its scale being contrary to proper planning and sustainable development of the area. The development was worth in the region of €240 million.
The applicant, North Meath Wind Farm Ltd is owned by Element Power Ireland Ltd The company have 15 wind farms throughout the country.
In a statement Minister for Employment and Social Protection and Meath East TD Regina Doherty welcomed the move and credited the local community with not allowing such a development take place.
"“Refusal of 25 industrial sized wind turbines for North Meath a badge of honour for local residents and business owners. Thankfully, locals continued to work together and invest their time and money in working to ensure that Meath’s communities and landscape are protected" she said.
Reasons for Refusal as set out by An Bord Pleanála:
The need to treat wind farm development in this area with particular sensitivity given the proximity of the development to a large number of houses located in the open countryside, within Carlanstown and in the nearby town of Kells.The location of the proposed development in an area with a history of settlement and an associated legacy of places and features of cultural importance from many historical periods.The character of the receiving landscape, including the contextual setting of this landscape for cultural heritage of international, national and regional importance. The large spatial extent of the proposed wind farm and the tall height of the proposed wind turbines.The submissions and observations received in relation to the proposed development.The report and recommendation of the Inspector.New wind turbine proposals ‘totally unacceptable’
Planning refusal for wind farm to be challenged in court
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