Waterford residents win appeal over stay on order that wind turbines be put into standby mode

The developer got planning permission in 2011 for turbine structures which became operational in 2015. Because their built height was varied, objectors claimed they were not in accordance with planning approval

The wind turbines at Barnafaddock Wind Farm near Ballyduff, Co. Waterford. Picture: Denis Minihane

Local residents have won, "in principle", their Supreme Court appeal over a stay on an order requiring a Waterford windfarm operator to put nine turbines into "standby" mode.

The High Court had previously found they were not built in line with planning permission and required an environmental impact assessment.