Court setback for company behind proposed €88m wind farm in Waterford

Planning permission for the wind farm had been refused because of proposed location in 'exclusion zone' for renewable energy projects and the visual impact of 185m-high wind turbines on a scenic area

Coumnagappul Wind Farm Limited wanted to apply for leave to challenge in the High Court a decision of An Bord Pleanála rejecting its plans to construct 10 wind turbines as part of a strategic infrastructure development across 211 hectares of farmland and upland heath located in the western foothills of the Comeragh Mountains. Stock picture

A company behind a proposed €88m wind farm in Waterford which was refused planning permission has suffered another setback after the High Court turned down its application to extend time to allow it apply for leave to mount a legal challenge.

Coumnagappul Wind Farm Limited wanted to apply for leave to challenge in the High Court a decision of An Bord Pleanála rejecting its plans to construct 10 wind turbines as part of a strategic infrastructure development across 211 hectares of farmland and upland heath located in the western foothills of the Comeragh Mountains.