Six windfarms investigated for alleged planning irregularity

Six windfarms are under investigation by Cork County Council for alleged planning irregularities, amid calls from councillors for the Government to tighten up the industry.

In a report presented to councillors, Paul Murphy, the local authority’s senior planner, said that of the 20 windfarms built so far in the county, six are being investigated on foot of complaints “relating to non-compliance of a specific (planning) condition”.

Mr Murphy did not specify the issues, but it is understood they relate to placement and height of turbines, noise, etc.