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Planning permission sought for the erection of a temporary 100m high lattice type meteorological mast
Plans are underway for the installation of a temporary meteorological mast reaching 100m in Louth.
EDF Renewables Ireland has applied to Louth County Council for planning permission for the development at Drumshallon, Co Louth, seeking the go ahead for the erection of a temporary 100m high lattice type meteorological mast for a period of five years.
The proposed mast would be be fixed to ground anchors by guy wires and would include instruments for measuring local climate conditions, services and associated equipment. An Infra-Red LED aviation light would be fitted near the top of the lattice section of the proposed meteorological mast.
The applicant says that bird flight deterrent markers would be fitted to each guy wire at approximately 10m intervals, and that the proposed works also include temporary staff welfare facilities and all ancillary works.
A decision is due on the application, which is at a pre-validation stage, by 15 May, with submissions due by 24 April.
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