An Bord Pleanala's approval for a planned Co Cork windfarm development has been overturned by the Supreme Court after finding the board erred in failing to consider submissions from a local couple concerning developing knowledge about noise impact from turbines. The case was brought against the Board with Cork County Council and the developer as notice parties. Cork County Council had in 2016 granted permission on conditions for an 11 turbine development in 2016 but that was quashed in earlier High Court proceedings. The Council later granted permission for six turbines, Cleanrath appealed and there was a cross-appeal by the couple and other objectors. After the couple lost a High Court challenge over that approval, the Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal.

Source: Irish Examiner December 12, 2019 14:48 UTC