An Bord Pleanála has rejected an application by a wind energy company to grant it leave to apply for “substitute consent” to enable eight turbines that have been operating beyond their planning remit in Waterford to remain in operation.

Worrying turn of events for local residents.

The story of the Harris family highlights the fact that the development of wind farms is subject to few planning checks.

The story of the Harris family highlights the fact that the development of wind farms is subject to few planning checks, writes Michael Clifford