An Bord Pleanála gives go-ahead for controversial €30m windfarm in Cork

A wind turbine on the mountain at Ballybane in West Cork. Picture: David Creedon / Anzenberger

An Bord Pleanála has given the green light to a controversial €30m windfarm project that had been refused planning permission by Cork County Council because of the negative impact on scenic landscapes in West Cork.

The ruling also runs contrary to the recommendation of the board's own planning inspector.