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Wicklow TD expresses concerns over Baltinglass wind farm plans leinsterleader.ie - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from leinsterleader.ie Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Members of the Baltinglass Municipal District have expressed their opposition to proposals to develop a wind farm at Kilranelagh north of Baltinglass, calling for west Wicklow s unique landscape to be protected. The matter was raised on Monday during Baltinglass Municipal District s January meeting which was held via Zoom. Last week, ABO Wind lodged an application seeking permission to develop five 165m wind turbines and associated infrastructure at Kilranelagh Hill. However, Wicklow County Council s planning section ruled the application incomplete as the site notice had not stated the site boundary includes a protected structure. Cllr Edward Timmins (FG) proposed a suspension of standing orders to discuss the issue of the proposed wind farm. The motion was seconded by Cllr John Mullen (FF). ....
The developer of a proposed wind farm near Baltinglass has confirmed its plans to press ahead with the project. ABO Wind Ireland Ltd said this week it is set to lodge an application with Wicklow County Council for permission to construct five 165m wind turbines at Kilranelagh Hill. The plan has already been the focus of sustained local opposition due to the archaeological features on the site, which is part of the Baltinglass Hillfort Complex. The Save Wicklow s Ancient East and West Wicklow Wind Action Group committees set up a GoFundMe campaign last month to raise funds for any potential appeal against the development. ....