Group bids to raise €95,000 to fund legal challenge against West Cork windfarm 

The community group, which got 10,000 signatures for its petition, has decided to proceed with its application for a judicial review of the windfarm near Gougane, costing an estimated €95,000 to be raised through crowdfunding. 

A small rural community group is attempting to raise €95,000 within two weeks to challenge a decision granting planning permission for a windfarm near scenic Gougane Barra.

Having taken legal advice, development group Coiste Forbartha Béal Átha ’n Ghaorthaidh is to apply to the High Court for a judicial review following An Bord Pleanála’s controversial decision to overturn Cork County’s Council’s planning refusal for a seven-turbine windfarm less than 3km from the West Cork beauty spot.