Foreshore notice
FS007339 Sure Partners Arklow Bank Wind Park Phase 2 Site Investigations
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Status: Determination
Reference Number: FS007339
Date Received: 2021/03/12
Determination Date: 27-05-2022
Name:
Sure Partners Limited
Address:
Sure Partners Limited, SSE, Red Oak South, South County Business Park, Leopardstown, Dublin 18
Sure Partners Limited are applying for a licence to carry out site investigations relating to a possible offshore windfarm off the coast of Wicklow at Arklow Bank. The objectives of the site investigations are to gather sufficient geotechnical information to develop a detailed ground model and to gather refined information on the wind resource.
Location:
6-13km off the coast of Wicklow at Arklow Bank
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage is responsible for making a decision on the application and the Minister may either grant, approve or consent to the application with or without covenants, conditions or agreements, where applicable, or refuse the application.
Public Consultation under S19 of Foreshore Act 1933 as amended (NOW CLOSED)
Location:
Wicklow County Council
County Buildings, Station Road, Whitegates, Wicklow, A67 FW96.
By appointment only with the Planning Department to view the application documents at the public counter, by calling: 0404 20148 or by emailing plandev@wicklowcoco.ie .
Planning Counter Opening Hours - Mon-Fri: 9am - 12:30pm & 2pm - 4pm.
Arklow Garda Station
Abbey Street, Arklow, Co. Wicklow, Y14 H392.
Wicklow Garda Station
Batchelor’s Walk, Wicklow, Co. Wicklow, A67 HK20.
Commencement Date:
Thursday, 22 April 2021
Closing Date:
Friday, 21 May 2021
Submissions can be made to: Foreshore Section, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Newtown Road, Wexford, Co Wexford or foreshore@housing.gov.ie . Submissions received outside of the public consultation period cannot be considered.
The Department wishes to draw attention to its policy on defamatory material that may be contained in submissions it receives.
Public Notices
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Prescribed Bodies Consultation
Prescribed Bodies Observations - Consolidated - FS007339
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Public Consultation in accordance with Regulation 42 of the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011 [NOW CLOSED]
The Minister will make a determination as to whether or not the proposed project would adversely affect the integrity of a European site in accordance with Regulation 42(11) of the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011 and, in doing so, shall have regard to the matters in Regulation 42(12).
In this regard, in accordance with Regulation 42(13), any person may make a submission or observation to the Minister concerning the proposed project between 17th November 2021 and 16th December 2021. The Minister shall have regard to any submissions or observations received during the public consultation.
A copy of the application, map of the proposed project, the determination that an Appropriate Assessment is required in respect of the project, the Natura Impact Statement and the other information and documentation relevant to the application are available for inspection for 30 calendar days between 17th November 2021 and 16th December 2021, free of charge, at:
Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Foreshore Section, Newtown Road, Wexford, Y35 AP90
The relevant documents may also be purchased from this Department at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making such available.
Location:
Wicklow County Council
County Buildings, Station Road, Whitegates, Wicklow, A67 FW96.
By appointment only with the Planning Department to view the application documents at the public counter, by calling:
0404 20148 or by emailing plandev@wicklowcoco.ie .
Planning Counter Opening Hours - Mon-Fri: 9am - 12:30pm & 2pm - 4pm.
Arklow Garda Station
Abbey Street, Arklow, Co. Wicklow, Y14 H392.
Wicklow Garda Station
Batchelor’s Walk, Wicklow, Co. Wicklow, A67 HK20.
Arklow Library
7 Main St, Arklow, Co. Wicklow, Y14 PY61
Opening Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 10am-5pm, Tuesday 10am-8:30pm
Wicklow Library
The Mall, Main Street, Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow, A67 X504
Opening Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 10am-5pm, Tuesday 10am-8:30pm
Commencement Date:
Wednesday, 17 November 2021
Closing Date:
Thursday, 16 December 2021
Making a submission:
Members of the public who wish to make a submission or observation in writing concerning the proposed project may do so between 17th November 2021 and 16th December 2021 (quoting ref: FS007339) to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Foreshore Section, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Newtown Road, Wexford, Co. Wexford or email foreshoreORE@housing.gov.ie .
The closing date for submissions is 16th December 2021.
Submissions received outside of the public consultation period cannot be considered.
The Department wishes to draw attention to its policy on defamatory material that may be contained in submissions it receives.
Terms and Conditions
All submissions and comments submitted to the Department for this purpose are subject to release under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 2014 and the European Communities (Access to Information on the Environment) Regulations 2007-2014. Submissions are also subject to Data Protection legislation.
Personal, confidential or commercially sensitive information should not be included in your submission and it will be presumed that all information contained in your submission is releasable under the Freedom of Information Act 2014.
What we will do with your response
The information provided by respondents will inform the decision-making process.
Please note that submissions received may be made available on the Department’s website, unless otherwise requested. In any event, all submissions received will be subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act and Data Protection legislation.
See also the Privacy Statement and the Department's Data Protection Policy under the document links below.
Public Notices
Public Submissions
Applicant Response to Public Submissions 2 AA FS007339
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Prescribed Bodies Consultation
Screening for Appropriate Assessment - Signed Determination FS007339
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IEC Screening for Appropriate Assesment Report FS007339
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Approved Submission to Amend AA Screening Determination FS007339
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AA Screening Determination Submission HLG 00400-21 - Approved FS007339
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Tab 01 Screening for Appropriate Assessment FS007339 - updated
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Appropriate Assessment Submission to Minister FS007339
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Pre-screening for Environmental Impact Assessment FS007339
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