AN Bord Pleanala has granted an extension of time to apply for substitute consent to Planree Ltd, who are the developers of the windfarm at Meenbog near Ballybofey.
The site saw a significant bog slide in November 2020 which led to Donegal County Council taking High Court proceedings against the developers for unauthorised development. Work at the site ceased after the bog slide.
Planree Ltd lodged an application on December 11, 2023 with Bord Pleanala to carry out alterations at the windfarm site in Cashelnavean.
The company now has until April 2, 2024 to submit the required changes.
The reason for their decision given by the Board stated “the board noted the request made for the extension of the period for the making of the application for substitute consent in this instance, and considered that an extension of time until the 2nd day of April, 2024 would be reasonable and appropriate to enable completion of application documentation to the necessary standard.”
The developers say the 19 turbine windfarm development is “largely complete” and represents investment of more than €100 million.
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