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Home My WebLink About2560400 - Application - Cover Letter Directors: Company Registration No. 715360 Barry McGinn BSc(Eng) DipEng DipProjMgmt DipConstLaw&CA DipP&Elaw CEng MIEI Registered Address: 30 Drumcondra Road Upper, Drumcondra, Dublin 9, D09 FT7K Denise Gallagher 30th September 2025 Monaghan County Council Planning Offices 1 Dublin Street Monaghan H18 X982 By submission to: Monaghan County Council Page 1 of 5 Re: Planning Application for a Renewable Energy Project in the Townlands of Carneys Island, Altartate Glebe, Clonavilla, and Legarhill Co. Monaghan. Mable Ref: 22790-Cover Letter-250930 Dear Sir / Madam, On behalf of our Client, ART Generation Limited, please find enclosed a planning application for for a 10-year planning permission for development at a site within the townlands of Carneys Island, Altartate Glebe, Clonavilla, and Legarhill Co. Monaghan. The development will consist of the construction of a Single Turbine Wind Farm development on a 7.64-hectare site consisting of:- a) A single 4.8-megawatt (MW) wind turbine with an overall tip height of 143.8 metres, comprising a rotor diameter of 133.2m and a hub height 78m; b) Wind turbine foundation, crane hardstanding and assembly area; c) Temporary Construction Compound; d) Upgrade of an existing field entrance to new wind farm site entrance; e) Upgrading and widening of existing access tracks; f) New access tracks; g) A new 10.5m clear span bridge crossing an existing stream; h) Demolition of the ruinous remains of two old stone buildings; i) An on-site 20kV electrical substation; j) Electrical and communication cabling within private lands; k) Underground 20kV grid connection within private lands and within the R183 public road connecting to the existing ESB Clones 38kV Substation; l) Tree felling, landscaping and reinstatement works; and m) All associated ancillary works. The operational lifespan of the development will be 35-years from the date of commissioning. 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. RECEIVED: 07/10/2025 Page 2 of 5 Requirements for EIA Following the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Screening, it was concluded that the Proposed Development is unlikely to result in any significant effects on the environment. Consequently, a full Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) was deemed as not required. However, a detailed Environmental Report has been submitted in support of this application. Consultation Preplanning drawings were submitted to Monaghan County Council (MCC) along with a request for a pre- planning meeting. Pre-planning feedback was received from MCC by way of email dated 13/05/2024. Landowners A list of the consenting landowners and their folios are outlined below. Landowner Folio(s) Paul Harte Edward Treanor Thomas Treanor Water Protection Checklist Monaghan County Councils water protection checklist has been filled out and is enclosed with this letter. Application Documents Accordingly, we attach the following documents and drawings for your consideration: 1. Copy of the Site Notice 2. Copy of the Planning Advert 3. Planning & Environmental Report 4. Planning Drawings (Drawing List Enclosed) 5. Construction & Environmental Management Plan 6. Preliminary Traffic Management Plan 7. Archaeological Impact Assessment Report 8. Noise Impact Assessment Report 9. Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment Report 10. AA Screening Report 11. Landowner Consent Letter 12. Applicant letter of consent to agent 13. The requisite fee made payable to Mayo County Council paid by EFT. A detailed list of the planning documents & drawings is enclosed with the application. We look forward to receiving your formal acknowledgment of this Planning Application in due course. In the meantime, do not hesitate to contact Mr. Eoin Roche should you require any further clarification or information on the Planning Application. Yours Sincerely, ____________________________________ Eoin Roche Project Engineer RECEIVED: 07/10/2025 Page 3 of 5 For Mable Consulting Engineers Ltd. Enclosed: • Planning Document List – Enclosed Separately with this Planning Application • Planning Drawing List – Enclosed Separately with this Planning Application • Monaghan County Council Water Protection Plan Checklist MONAGHAN LOCAL AUTHORITIES Water Protection Plan Checklist (To be accompanied by a Site Drainage Plan - Refer to Chapter 4 of Monaghan County Development Plan 2013-2019) General Site and Water Body Details Planning Ref. No. Applicant ART Generation Ltd. Townland Carneys Island Water Supply Source N/A X Co-ordinate 1 652228 Y Co-ordinate 1 826431 WMU 2 N/A RWB 2 N/A WB Status 2 N/A Objective 2 N/A Groundwater Vulnerability 3 N/A Aquifer Importance 3 N/A Proximity to nearest watercourse (culverted or open), wetland or lake (meters) 0m Proposed Development Is the development entirely or part of one of the following? (tick) Domestic dwelling Agricultural (cattle/dairy) Industrial-food related Public Works Agricultural (mushrooms) Industrial-non food Housing Agricultural (poultry) Quarrying/extractive industries Institutional Agricultural (piggery) Transport related Commercial/Retail Other agricultural – specify below Filling station/Fuel depot Mixed Use Development Other: Single Wind Turbine Development X Waste Water Production and Treatment Method Domestic type waste waters N/A Waste waters produced from any trade, food, preparation or business 4 N/A Wheel wash, vehicle wash, cooling waters N/A Waste waters produced from quarrying etc 4 N/A Other waste waters 4 N/A Construction phase waste waters Frequently asked questions for septic tanks may assist in the “fit for purpose” assessment refer to http://www.monaghan.ie/en/services/environment/water/waterawareness/faqforseptictanks/ Fuel or Outdoor Material Storage for Non Domestic Developments Number of fuel storage tanks existing or proposed on site? 0 Are fuel storage tanks bunded 5? Yes RECEIVED: 07/10/2025 Page 4 of 5 Detail liquid / feedstuffs / organic / chemical / waste oil storage on outdoor sites N/A Hard Surface and Open Yard Areas for Non Domestic Developments Footprint of proposed development including yard areas in m2 76400 Is there potential for soiled yard areas from material, product waste or manure handling, fuel dispensing, silt and soil, yard washing etc. No If yes, are silt trap(s), interceptor(s), soiled water tanks or other control measures shown on drainage plan? Yes Has the use of SUDS (Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems – http://www.susdrain.org ) been considered in the design of this development? Yes Development History – All Developments Have previous pollution prevention planning conditions been complied with 6? N/A Does existing development have an up to date (as constructed) site drainage plan? N/A Is the existing/proposed development sewered or unsewered? N/A If unsewered, is the existing wastewater treatment system fit for purpose7? N/A Has the storm water drainage system been examined and/or surveyed for misconnections? (Information leaflet available from Environment Section) N/A N/A Checklist of items to be included on Site Drainage Plan Location of lakes, watercourse, wells used for water supply, or karst features on or within 25m of domestic or 100m of non domestic development site Yes Location of all drainage outfall points Yes Foul water drainage system (in Red) N/A Storm water drainage system (in Blue) N/A Soiled yard area, soiled water drainage and management system, including silt traps, oil interceptor(s) and any SUDS facilities N/A Location of waste water treatment facilities N/A Location of fuel storage tank(s) N/A Stream/Lake/Wetland/Riparian Corridors Yes Footnotes and Useful Information 1 Projection in the Irish Grid 2 WMU, RWB, WB status. Objectives available on water maps at www.wfdireland.ie 3 Available in the public mapping section at www.gsi.ie 4 For information leaflets on Business Premises and Proper Use of Drains and information on discharge licensing see: http://www.monaghan.ie/contentv3/services/environment/formsguidesdocumentsdownlands/ http://www.monaghan.ie/contentv3/services/environemtn/water/waterawareness/leaftletsandguidelines/ 5 Guidance: www.envirocentre.ie Best practice for Oil Storage (BPGCS05) 6 Has certification of installation for previously granted wastewater treatment system been required and if so has it been submitted. 7 Refer to EPA Guidance at: http://www.monaghan.ie/contentv3/services/environment/water/waterawareness/faqforseptictanks/ and http://www.monaghan.ie/contentv3/media/monaghanie/content/files/pdf/environment/Water Pollution&DrainageSystems.pdf 8 Refer to Water Body, Sensitive Waters and Sensitive Land Maps in Chapter 4 of the Monaghan County Development Plan 2013-2019 Abbreviations WMU Water Management Unit RWB River Water Body WB Status Water Body Status IPPC Integrated Pollution Prevention Control Licence EIA Environmental Impact Assessment RECEIVED: 07/10/2025 Page 5 of 5 For Office Use: Sensitivity of Location Is the development located upstream of a high river quality site 8? Is the development located within a good status waterbody 8? Is the development located in the catchment of a water supply source 8? Is the development located within the Source Protection Zone (SPZ) of a groundwater supply source 8? Does the development require a discharge licence to surface or ground waters under the Water Pollution Acts? Risk to waters in relation to scale of development, previous planning/environmental history, IPPC or EIA aspects, site management and location in a sensitive area Applicant:Art Generation limited Agent: Mable Consulting Engineers Limited RECEIVED: 07/10/2025 Project Title:Clones Single Turbine Wind Farm, Co. Monaghan Created By:ER Applicant:ART Generation Limited Checked By:BMG Project No.:22790 Date Created:07/10/2025 Page:1 of 1 Status:Planning Document Reference 22790-Site Notice-251004 22790-Newspaper Ad-251007 22790-PER-P1 22790-CEMP-P1 22790-TMP-P1 22790-Landowner Consent Letters-P1 22790-Art Generation Consent Letter-250904 General Planning Documents Other Consultant Documents Carneys Is. Ass. (Final) Clones Noise Report 20240719_Clones_Turbine_LVIA_(REV_A) 7234 Clones Shadow Flicker 01 2025.07.07 Clones SWT Screening Report V1 2025.07.07Clones SWT EcIA DOCUMENT LIST Copy of Site Notice Landowner Consent Letter Document Title Archaeological Impact Assessment Report Noise Impact Assessment Report Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment Report Traffic Mangement Plan Copy of Newspaper Ad Applicant letter of consent to agent Construction Environmental Mangement Plan Planning and Enviornmental Report Mable Consulting Engineers Documents The Planning Drawings (Separate List Provided) - Reference is for List 22790-Planning Drawings List-250920 List of Landowners 22790-Landowners-P1 Shadow Flicker Assessment Report Ecological Impact Assessment Report AA Screening Report RECEIVED: 07/10/2025 Project Title:Clones Wind Farm, Co. Monaghan Created By:ER Applicant:ART Generation Limited Checked By:BMG Project No.:22790 Date Created:07/10/2025 Page:1 of 1 Status:Planning Drawing Number Scale Page Size 100 100 1:2500 A0 101-105 101 1:2000 A0 102 1:500 A0 103 1:500 A0 104 1:500 A0 105 1:500 A0 110 110 1:500 A0 Proposed Drainage Details 150 Series 150 As Shown A1 151 As Shown A2 152 As Shown A3 153 1:50 A3 154 1:50 A1 Detailed Drawings 200 Series 200 1:200 A0 201 1:200 A0 202 1:200 A0 203 1:100 A1 204 1:50 A1 210 1:50 A3 211 As Shown A3 212 1:10 A2 213 As Shown A3 214 As Shown A3 215 As Shown A2 250 1:100 A3 Planning Issue Planning Issue Existing Derelict Buildings To Be Demolished Planning Issue Typical Culvert/Service Over Crossing Planning Issue Typical Culvert/Service Under Crossing Planning Issue Typical Horiziontal Directional Drilling Under Watercourse Planning Issue Planning Issue Site Layout Map "C" Site Entrance and Sightline Drainage Details 1 of 4 Planning Issue Drainage Details 3 of 2 Planning Issue Proposed Bridge Details Planning Issue Drainage Details 4 of 4 Planning Issue Drainage Details 2 of 4 Planning Issue Site Entrance And Sight Lines Planning Issue Typical Hardstand Foundation Planning Issue Typical Access Track Details Planning Issue Typical Private Lands Ducting Details Planning Issue Turbine Details 1 of 2 Planning Issue Proposed 20kV Substation Building Planning Issue DRAWING LIST Site Location Site Layout Maps Planning Issue Typical Public Area Ducting Details Planning Issue Turbine Details 2 of 2 Planning Issue Typical Hardstand Details Site Layout Map - Key Plan Planning Issue Drawing Title Description Site Layout Map "D"Planning Issue Site Layout Map "A"Planning Issue Site Layout Map "B" Site Location Map RECEIVED: 07/10/2025