An Bord Pleanála concedes legal battle over Gougane Barra wind farm

Community group Coiste Forbartha Béal Átha ’n Ghaorthaidh CLG had petitioned against what would have been the biggest wind turbines in Co Cork

St. Finbarr's Oratory at Gougane Barra. An Bord Pleanála's ruling also ran contrary to the recommendation of their own senior planning inspector, who said: “This is a development that would have significant adverse environmental and visual impacts and is not sustainable at this highly sensitive location." File picture: Denis Minihane.

“Justice has been done; common sense prevails.”

That was the reaction from campaigners opposed to a wind farm planned near scenic Gougane Barra, after their legal representatives told them that An Bord Pleanála has conceded a legal battle over planning permission.