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14th October 2025
Monaghan County Council
Planning Offices
1 Dublin Street
Monaghan
H18 X982
Email: planning@monaghancoco.ie
Ref. No. 2560400
Re: 10-Year planning permission for development. 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) Anew 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; I) 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 Ill (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, Carney's Island, Altartate Glebe,, Legarhill, and Clonavilla,, County
Monaghan.
Dear Sir / Madam,
In the event of planning consent being granted, the applicant should be conditioned to contact
the Irish Aviation Authority to:
(1) agree an aeronautical obstacle warning light scheme for the wind turbine,
(2) provide as-constructed coordinates in WGS-84 format together with ground and tip height
elevation at the wind turbine location and:
(3) notify the Authority of intention to commence crane operations with at least 30 days prior
notification of their erection in accordance with S.1 215 of 2005 Irish Aviation Authority
(Obstacles to Aircraft in Flight) Order.
Bord Stiurthdiri / Board of Directors Oifig Chlaraithe: Registered Office:
Rose Hynes (Cathaoirleach/Chairman), Foirgneamh na hAmanna, 11-12 Sraid D’Olier The Times Building, 11-12 D’Olier Street
Declan Fitzpatrick (Priomhfheidhmeannach/Chief Executive) Baile Atha Cliath 2, D02 T449, Eire Dublin 2, DO2 T449, Ireland
Gerry Lumsden, Joan McGrath, Patrick Knight, Dermot Uimhir Chldraithe: 211082. Ait Chlaraithe: Registered No. 211082. Registered in Ireland
Griffin, Ann McGarry, Ndirin O'Sullivan and Colum Hanifan Eire, Cuideachta Ghniomhaiochta Ainmnithe. A Designated Activity Company
Yours Sincerely,
lrish Aviation Authority