First retained observation; this does not establish that the application is new.
Legacy batch date (exact collection time unavailable): 22 July 2026. This describes our archive, not an application event date.
Why it matters locally
The proposal concerns Sonairte the National Ecology Centre , Ninch , Laytown Co. Meath. Proposal excerpt: “the development consists of the following elements: 1. Replacement of an existing small wind turbine (planning approval 91/001334) with a new small wind turbine. The existing turbine has a power output of 18.5 kW and is …”
Location & nearby applications
Sonairte the National Ecology Centre , Ninch , Laytown Co. Meath
No usable coordinates are available in the retained record, so a map pin is not shown.
Individual document links are not available in this retained record. Use the council file for the available drawings, reports and decisions.
Source records and verification details
Change record: NPAD · legacy batch; original response hash unavailable
Proposal: NPAD · legacy batch; original response hash unavailable
Latest source observation retained: 2026-07-22T00:00:00+00:00. Source dataset date: not supplied.
Full description from the council file
the development consists of the following elements: 1. Replacement of an existing small wind turbine (planning approval 91/001334) with a new small wind turbine. The existing turbine has a power output of 18.5 kW and is 25m tall from ground to rotor tip, and has a swept area of 95 sq. meters. This wind turbine will be removed and replaced with a new small wind turbine with a power output of 30 kW which is 31m tall from ground to rotor tip and has a swept area of 156 sq. meters. 2. A new reinforced concrete foundation, 1m deep and 7m in diameter. 3. An electrical hut, 1.8m square, and 2.2m tall at the base of the new wind turbine. The new turbine will utilise existing cabling & ducting from this electrical hut to provide renewable power to Sonairte. 4. Upgrade of the car parking facilities at Sonairte with the installation of two wall mounted electric vehicle (EV) charging points. 5. All associated site works. Under the Renewable Energy Directive III this is considered a development of type “Renewable energy development with capacity of less than 150kW and repowering development”. See further detailed project proposal in cover letter and project proposal document.
Application details
Reference
2660797
Site address
Sonairte the National Ecology Centre , Ninch , Laytown Co. Meath
Homes in source field
0 (proposal, not completions)
Reported floor area (m²)
0
Application type
PERMISSION
Latest reported outcome
New Application
Date received
June 26, 2026
Decision due
August 20, 2026
Authority
Meath County Council
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