Notice of supply of RFI published in the Clare Champion
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This project has been submitted to An Bord Pleanála.
A Request for Further Information (RFI) from An Bord Pleanála has now been submitted.
A full copy of the Planning Application, accompanying Environmental Impact Assessment Report and additional RFI documentation can be found at www.carrownagowanplanning.ie
Online virtual tour
The online virtual tour can be accessed at the following link here.
A note on the developer
FuturEnergy Ireland is a new joint venture company owned on a 50:50 basis by Coillte and ESB. This collaboration combines the nation’s strongest assets in onshore renewable energy development. Carrownagowan is now part of the FuturEnergy Ireland portfolio. Please be assured that the project team remains the same, and so does our commitment to the local community.
Project Details
The area which is being studied for suitability as a potential wind farm site is located on the northern slopes of Slieve Bernagh in East Co. Clare. The site lies centrally between the towns and villages of Bodyke, Tuamgreaney, Broadford and Kilaloe.
Estimated Project Development Time
Feb 2018
Commencement of Community and Stakeholder Engagement process.
Feb 2018
Feasibility study
May 2018
Environmental Impact Assessment baseline studies begin.
Sep 2018
Potential grid connection route selection process begins.
Oct 2018
Mapping of buildable area commences.
Nov 2018
Preliminary design phase begins.
Nov 2018
Environmental Impact Assessment studies are ongoing
Jan 2019
First draft turbine layout begins
Sep 2019
Design and layout of the proposed wind farm ongoing.
Nov 2019
Third draft turbine layout begins
Nov 2019
Appropriate Assessment screening
Nov 2019
EIAR reviews
Nov 2020
Lodge Planning Application
Feb 2021
Request for Further Information (RFI) received from An Bord Pleanála
Feb 2022
Request for Further Information (RFI) submitted to An Bord Pleanála
Latest News
11 Feb 22
11 Feb 22
Notice of RFI submission published in the Irish Independent
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Letter regarding RFI sent to prescribed bodies
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RFI submission advertised on site and in local press
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An update on the developers
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Update on RESS Community Benefit Guidelines
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Virtual meeting with local community 2km zone prior to planning submission
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Main Constraints Map
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Project brochure distributed
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Project update video
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Newsletter 3 distributed
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Project update: photomontages
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Engagement update
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Newsletter 1 distributed
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