Each turbine would have reached a height of 158m, with rotor diameters of 136m.
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A proposed wind farm development in west Limerick has been refused planning permission by Limerick City and County Council following significant local opposition.
Ballynisky Green Energy Ltd aimed to construct six wind turbines near the village of Coolcappa.
Each turbine would have reached a height of 158m, with rotor diameters of 136m. The development also included plans for 3.4km of new access tracks.
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According to the council’s decision, the application was refused on three grounds.
Planners cited insufficient information regarding the potential noise impact on nearby residents and surrounding noise-sensitive locations.
Concerns were also raised about the possible visual and material impact on protected structures, and impact on the local road network.
Objections
Over 400 submissions were made to the council, the majority of were objections.
Many residents voiced concerns that the turbines would dominate the skyline and significantly alter the character of the rural landscape.
The company had sought permission to construct the wind farm over a 10-year period, with a projected operational lifespan of 35 years once completed.
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A proposed wind farm development in west Limerick has been refused planning permission by Limerick City and County Council following significant local opposition.
Ballynisky Green Energy Ltd aimed to construct six wind turbines near the village of Coolcappa.
Each turbine would have reached a height of 158m, with rotor diameters of 136m. The development also included plans for 3.4km of new access tracks.
According to the council’s decision, the application was refused on three grounds.
Planners cited insufficient information regarding the potential noise impact on nearby residents and surrounding noise-sensitive locations.
Concerns were also raised about the possible visual and material impact on protected structures, and impact on the local road network.
Objections
Over 400 submissions were made to the council, the majority of were objections.
Many residents voiced concerns that the turbines would dominate the skyline and significantly alter the character of the rural landscape.
The company had sought permission to construct the wind farm over a 10-year period, with a projected operational lifespan of 35 years once completed.
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