In December 2021, RES submitted a planning application for the Unshinagh Wind Farm, located approximately 4km west of Carnlough, Co. Antrim.
Further Environmental Information (FEI) was submitted in support of the application in July 2026 which included a reduction in the scheme from 14 to 9 turbines.
Electronic copies of the planning application and FEI can be viewed or downloaded by clicking on the links below. Alternatively, you can view all planning documentation on the Planning Portal, using planning reference LA02/2021/1205/F.
Hard copies of the planning application and FEI can be viewed at Carnlough Library, 32 Harbour Road, Carnlough, Ballymena BT44 0EU. Appointments should be booked in advance, please see their website for opening hours.
Further Environmental Information – July 26
Volume 1 – Non-Technical Summary
Volume 2 – Main Text, Figures and Appendices
Planning Application – December 2021
Volume 1
Volume 2
Volume 3 - Figures
- Introduction
- Figures 3 - Design Evolution and Alternatives
- Figures 4 - Landscape and Visual Impact
- Figures 5 - Archaeology and Cultural Heritage
- Figures 6 - Ecology
- Figures 7 - Ornithology
- Figures 8 - Fisheries
- Figures 9 - Geology and Water Environment
- Figures 10 - Noise
- Figures 11 - Traffic and Transport
Volume 4 - Technical Appendices
- 1 - Introduction
- 2 - Planning Policy
- 4 - Landscape and Visual Impact
- 5 - Archaeology and Cultural Heritage
- 6 - Ecology
- 7 - Ornithology
- 9.1 - Surface Water Management Plan
- 9.2 - Flood Risk and Drainage Assessment
- Flood Risk and Drainage Assessment Appendix A
- Flood Risk and Drainage Assessment Appendix B
- Flood Risk and Drainage Assessment Appendix C
- Flood Risk and Drainage Assessment Appendix D
- Flood Risk and Drainage Assessment Appendix E
- Flood Risk and Drainage Assessment Appendix F
- Flood Risk and Drainage Assessment Appendix G
- Flood Risk and Drainage Assessment Appendix H
- 9.3.1 - Peat Slide Risk Assessment
- 9.3.2 - Mine Risk Assessment
- 9.4 - Consultation Records
- 10 - Noise
- 11 - Traffic and Transport
ES Addendum