Plans for wind farm in scenic area of West Cork turned down amid 'high level of local opposition'

Cork County Council has refused planning permission for Gourtloughra Wind Farm Ltd to construct eight wind turbines and associated equipment at Shehy Beg, which is just under 10km north-west of Dunmanway

Dozens of objections to the proposals were received from locals, citing numerous concerns, including the potential for destruction of ecology, habitat and species, and an adverse impact on biodiversity. File picture

Plans for a set of wind farms in a picturesque West Cork location have been turned down as the proposed development would “seriously detract from the views” in the area, the council has said.

Cork County Council has refused planning permission for Gourtloughra Wind Farm Ltd to construct eight wind turbines and associated equipment at Shehy Beg.