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Submitter
Name Sinead Hughes
Address cladowen Cladowen Newbliss H18XR15
Note
In relation to application
File Number 2560400
Name Limited Art Generation
Address The site is located within the townlands of Carney's Island, Altartate Glebe, Legarhill, and
Clonavilla, County Monaghan. RECEIVED: 19/10/2025
The Planning Department
Monaghan County Council
1 Dublin Street
Monaghan Town, Co. Monaghan
Email: planning@monaghancoco.ie
Date: 19.10.2025
Re: Planning Application Ref. No. 2560400
Dear Sir/Madam,
I wish to make a formal objection to the above planning application, in accordance with
Section 37 of the Planning and Development Act 2000.
1. Personal Details
Name: Sinéad & Mark Hughes
Address: Cladowen, Newbliss, Co. Monaghan H18 XR15
Phone / Email (optional):
2. Grounds of Objection
We object to the proposed development on the following grounds:
Environmental Reasons
This site is in an area rich with birds and wildlife. The proposal could have an impa ct on
the habitat and species of many animals and migratory birds which are protected under
the EU Birds & Habitats Directive. Has there been an Environmental Impact Assessment
done on this project?,
I emailed the Liason address that was provided in the Intention notice to apply with
several queries but as yet I have not received a reply.
The noise, vibration and shadow flicker may disturb the breeding or roosting areas for
the wildlife on the neighboring lake. There is also the possibility of turbine collision and
displacement effects on the birds – for example buzzards and bats. The proposed site
lies along a known bird migration corridor.
Lighting, turbine height, and blade tip speed may further increase collision risk. The
construction and maintenance of the turbine would require a lot of excavation, and RECEIVED: 19/10/2025
heavy machinery access across three townlands and alongside a canal which would
destroy hedgerows, habitats, and nesting areas. The development could fragment
wildlife corridors, isolating populations and reducing biodiversity. The noise and
vibration from operation could disrupt sensitive fauna, especially at night. The
development requires significant site clearance and road upgrades that will result in the
loss of hedgerows and mature trees, which are essential for nesting birds and as bat
flight corridors. This would result in a permanent loss of ecological connectivity in the
area.
We also feel that the turbine’s m height would visually dominate an otherwise
unspoiled upland landscape, reducing its ecological and recreational value and
conflicting with Monaghan County Development Plan policies on landscape protection.
The proposal is contrary to Policy NH 4 of the Monaghan County Development Plan,
which seeks to protect habitats and species from inappropriate development. The siting
of a turbine in this ecologically sensitive area does not align with sustainable plannin g
principles.
For the reasons outlined above, I respectfully request that Monaghan County Council
refuse permission for this development. The proposal would have an adverse effect on
the character of the area, residential amenities, and the proper planning and
sustainable development of the locality.
We are disappointed to see that hedge clearing has already begun in the proposed area
which surely is not in keeping with the entire application process.
Thank you for considering this submission.
Yours faithfully,
Mark & Sinéad Hughes RECEIVED: 19/10/2025