Landslides and Planning Process - Geological Survey of Ireland
Landslides and Planning Process - Geological Survey of Ireland
Landslides and Planning Process - Geological Survey of Ireland
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Development Management<br />
• Potential for l<strong>and</strong>slides is also a consideration at individual<br />
application stage – particularly where EIA applies<br />
• Issue <strong>of</strong> ground stability is increasingly becoming a key<br />
consideration for applications for development projects in upl<strong>and</strong><br />
areas e.g. wind energy - infrastructure projects<br />
• DEHLG Wind Energy Guidelines 2006 highlight importance <strong>of</strong><br />
ground conditions <strong>and</strong> geology for wind energy applications<br />
• Appendix 4 outlines Best Practise for wind energy developments in<br />
peatl<strong>and</strong> areas<br />
• Highlights importance <strong>of</strong> thorough ground investigation including<br />
geotechnical investigation when locating turbine bases<br />
• Susceptibility mapping project will be a key input to assessment <strong>of</strong><br />
development in upl<strong>and</strong> areas
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