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Kilkenny County Council recommended that An Coimisiún Pleanála refuse planning permission for the Ballyfasy Wind Farm in South Kilkenny. The project involves 10 wind turbines with a total capacity between 57 MW and 72 MW, along with a 110kV substation.

Council planner Niall Sheehan highlighted significant landscape visual impact and shadow flicker concerns affecting nearby residences. Councillors proposed total rejection of the project, emphasizing the existing concentration of turbines and the need for fair development. The final decision will be made by An Coimisiún Pleanála by July.