This website has been prepared by MKO on behalf of Umma More Ltd. with respect to an application to An Bord Pleánala for planning permission to construct a renewable energy development in the townland of Umma More, and adjacent townlands, Co. Westmeath. The proposed development is being brought forward in response to local, national, regional and European policy regarding Ireland’s transition to a low carbon economy, associated climate change policy objectives and to reduce Ireland’s dependence on imported fossil fuels for the production of electricity.

The proposed renewable energy development will comprise the construction of 9 No. wind turbines with a blade tip height of 185 metres and all associated infrastructure and works. The proposal meets the threshold for wind energy set out in the Seventh Schedule of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, on foot of a notice issued by An Bord Pleanála (the Board) and was submitted directly to the Board as a Strategic Infrastructure Development (SID) in accordance with Section 37E of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) have been prepared in relation to the proposal and accompany the planning application for the proposed development submitted to the Board.

On 19th February 2024, An Coimisiún Pleanála issued a decision to refuse planning permission for the Umma More Renewable Energy Development. By order of the High Court, on 4th October 2024, this decision from An Coimisiún Pleanála was quashed and the Court ordered that the case be remitted back to An Coimisiún Pleanála, under new case number ABP-321595-25.

On 7th February 2025, An Coimisiún Pleanála invited the applicant to make any further submissions or observations in relation to the planning application and specifically on the submissions received from the DAU on 22nd May 2023, in accordance with section 37F (1) (c) of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. On the 21st May 2025, An Coimisiún Pleanála requested a response to the submissions that were made on the application following its remittal to the Coimisiún in early 2025 (ABP-321595-25).

The applicant submitted a Response to An Coimisiún Pleanála on 17th June 2025.