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Onshore wind planning in Derry City and Strabane

Derry City and Strabane has decided 42 onshore wind schemes and approved 79% of them, taking a median of 29.1 months to decide. Consented capacity: 309 MW. 18 applications still awaiting a decision.

79%
Approved
33 granted · 9 refused
29.1 mo
Median decision
UK 11.5 mo
309 MW
Consented
107 MW refused
4
Appeals
0 allowed on appeal

How Derry City and Strabane compares

Against the 75 UK authorities with 5+ onshore wind decisions, Derry City and Strabane sits in the 66th percentile for approval rate (11 points above the England average) and the 7th percentile for speed.

Decisions by year

510Approved — 1 (2010)1Approved — 1 (2012)Refused — 2 (2012)312Approved — 1 (2013)1Refused — 1 (2014)114Approved — 1 (2015)1Approved — 1 (2016)Refused — 1 (2016)216Approved — 1 (2017)1Approved — 2 (2018)218Approved — 1 (2019)Refused — 2 (2019)3Approved — 1 (2020)120Approved — 7 (2021)Refused — 1 (2021)8Approved — 2 (2023)223Approved — 1 (2024)1Approved — 1 (2025)125
Approved Refused

Onshore wind decisions by the year the decision was issued (Renewable Energy Planning Database). Withdrawn and still-undecided applications are excluded, so a short bar can mean a quiet year rather than a strict council.

Every recorded scheme (67)

SchemeMWStatusDecided
Power Generation Development in Strabane
BSI Wind Limited · LA11/2022/0731/F · 41.7 mo to decide
0.25Awaiting Construction2025-12-19
Freughlough Road - Wind Turbine
Huey Partnership Ltd · LA11/2025/0130/F
Application Submitted2025-02-21
Wind Turbine Alterations in Enniskillen
Conerick Power Limited · LA10/2025/0180/F
Application Submitted2025-02-17
Wind Turbine Development in Castlederg
Huey Partnership Limited · LA11/2025/0114/F
Application Submitted2025-02-13
Wind Turbine Development in Strabane
Foyle View Farms Limited · LA11/2024/0676/F
Application Submitted2024-08-15
Keenaghan Road, Artigarvan - Wind Turbine
Milltown Gravel Limited · LA11/2024/0435/F
0.25Application Submitted2024-05-17
Wind Turbine Development in Strabane
ALG Developments Limited · LA11/2024/0436/F
0.25Application Submitted2024-05-17
Wind Turbine Alterations in Newtownstewart
Supermix Limited · LA11/2024/0409/F
Application Submitted2024-05-06
Wind Turbine Development in Tyrone
Simple Power No1 Limited · LA11/2024/0393/F
0.25Application Submitted2024-04-30
Wind Turbine Alterations in Strabane
ALG Developments Limited · LA11/2024/0345/F
0.25Application Submitted2024-04-17
Power Generation Development in Castlederg
Maxwell Concrete Ltd · LA11/2023/1313/F · 13.7 mo to decide
0.25Awaiting Construction2024-03-29
Wind Turbine Development in Claudy
Private Developer · LA11/2024/0245/F
Application Submitted2024-03-19
14 Stone Rd, Victoria Bridge - Wind Turbine
Cladyhill Wind Limited · LA11/2023/1192/F
0.9Application Withdrawn2024-02-16
Power Generation Development in Castlederg
Grove Hill Diary Farm · LA11/2023/1287/F · 10 mo to decide
0.66Awaiting Construction2023-12-01
Aghalougher Road - Wind Turbine
Killeter Wind Limited · LA11/2023/2142/F
0.25Application Submitted2023-11-09
Davies Road & Bunderg Road - Wind Turbine
Private Developer · LA11/2023/2127/F
0.23Application Submitted2023-11-07
Ballynamore Road - Wind Turbine
MM Energy · LA11/2023/2126/F
0.6Application Submitted2023-11-06
Drumeagle Road
Private Developer · LA11/2020/0585/F · 38.2 mo to decide
0.3Application Submitted2023-10-17
Ballykeery Road - Wind Turbine
Silverford Wind 1 Limited · LA11/2023/2041/F
0.25Application Submitted2023-10-04
Wind Turbine in Plumbridge
Cluckalclady Mountain Limited · LA11/2023/1434/F · 6.8 mo to decide
0.25Awaiting Construction2023-10-03
20 Evish Road - Wind Turbine
AGH Energy Limited · LA11/2023/1248/F
0.23Application Withdrawn2023-05-24
Power Generation Development in Strabane
Castletown Renewable Energy Limited · LA11/2023/1234/F
0.23Application Submitted2023-01-13
Peacock Road Replacement Turbine
Private Developer · LA11/2021/0203/F · 10 mo to decide
0.25Awaiting Construction2021-12-17
Whitehill Road
Private Developer · LA11/2021/0414/F · 8 mo to decide
0.25Application Refused2021-12-07
Newtonstewart
Private Developer · LA11/2019/0724/F · 25.3 mo to decide
0.3Awaiting Construction2021-09-29
Lislafferty Road Replacement Turbine
Private Developer · LA11/2021/0242/F · 6.3 mo to decide
0.25Awaiting Construction2021-08-31
Lislafferty Road Wind Turbine
Moore Energy · LA11/2021/0247/F · 6.4 mo to decide
0.25Awaiting Construction2021-08-31
Loughan Road
Private Developer · LA11/2019/0379/F · 23.8 mo to decide
0.2Awaiting Construction2021-04-23
Erganagh Road
HCRS · LA11/2019/0936/F · 17.8 mo to decide
0.25Awaiting Construction2021-04-23
Concess Road
Private Developer · LA11/2020/0243/F · 11.5 mo to decide
0.3Awaiting Construction2021-03-03
Slaghtmanus Road
The Green Yard · LA11/2019/0070/F · 13.8 mo to decide
0.3Awaiting Construction2020-03-20
Crighshane Extension
DW consultancy · J/2011/0082/F · 102.4 mo to decide
15Application Refused2019-09-26
Lislafferty Road
Private Developer · LA11/2019/0797/F
0.3Application Submitted2019-09-18
Lislafferty Road
Moore Energy · LA11/2019/0796/F
0.3Application Submitted2019-09-18
Barr Cregg Wind Farm
Renewable Energy Systems (RES) · A/2012/0401/F · 83.7 mo to decide
12.6Awaiting Construction2019-08-15
Meenamullen Wind Farm
Renewable Energy Systems (RES) · J/2013/0287/F · 66.4 mo to decide
10Application Refused2019-06-11
Gronan
DW Consultancy · J/2007/0667/F · 134.6 mo to decide
9.2Awaiting Construction2018-12-20
Monnaboy Wind Farm Ext.
Gaelectric Developments · LA11/2015/0651/F
6Application Withdrawn2018-09-20
Craignapapple Wind Farm
Brookfield Renewable Energy Group · J/2010/0481/F · 85.2 mo to decide
13.8Awaiting Construction2018-01-15
Ballyhanedin Wind Farm
Gaelectric Developments · A/2014/0630/F · 27.4 mo to decide
24Awaiting Construction2017-04-27
Binnawooda Wind Farm
Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) · J/2010/0168/F
29.9Application Withdrawn2016-12-20
Koram Hill
WYG · J/2007/0309/F
13.8Application Withdrawn2016-11-30
Bessy Bell 3 Wind Farm
Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) · J/2013/0080/F · 37.6 mo to decide
25Appeal Refused2016-05-16
Meenakeeran
ESB (Northern Wind Power) · J/2008/0240/F · 93.1 mo to decide
12Planning Permission Expired2016-01-18
Lands 260m SW of 76 Strabane Road
Private Developer · LA11/2015/0518/F
0.3Appeal Refused2015-09-11
Slieve Kirk Ext
Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) · A/2011/0202/F · 46.8 mo to decide
11.5Planning Permission Expired2015-03-26
Whisker Hill
Tyrone Wind Energy Ltd · J/2007/0700/F · 84.7 mo to decide
2Application Refused2014-11-20
Eglish Mountain
ESB (Northern Wind Power) · A/2005/0223/F · 101.8 mo to decide
13.8Operational2013-07-29
Ballylaw
Ballylaw Windfarm Limited · J/2011/0128/F
6.9Application Withdrawn2013-03-20
Aghamore
Acorn Energy B7 Ltd · J/2008/0278/F · 53.8 mo to decide
15Application Refused2012-10-25
Monnaboy Wind Farm
Gaelectric Developments/ CGN Europe Energy · A/2009/0868/F · 35.2 mo to decide
12Operational2012-10-12
Meenablagh Wind Farm
Meenablagh Wind Farm · J/2011/0148/F · 17.1 mo to decide
25Appeal Refused2012-09-15
Gortmonly Wind Energy
Northern Wind Power · J/2005/0213/F
15Application Withdrawn2010-03-09
Clondermot Turbines
Energia Renewables · A/2007/0153/F · 34.9 mo to decide
4.6Operational2010-01-18
Tievenameenta
Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) · J/2005/0104/F · 54 mo to decide
34.5Operational2009-08-27
Townlands of Carrickatane
Northern Wind Power · J/2005/0211/F · 49.2 mo to decide
20.7Operational2009-03-19
Slieve Kirk
Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) · A/2004/1130/F · 52.3 mo to decide
27.6Operational2009-03-10
Curryfree Wind Farm
ESB · A/2004/1243/F · 41.6 mo to decide
15Operational2008-05-12
Crighshane
Greencoat (formerly Energia Renewables) · J/2005/0133/F · 30.7 mo to decide
32.2Operational2007-06-25
Church Hill
Greencoat (formerly Energia Renewables) · J/2005/0358/F · 24.6 mo to decide
18.4Operational2007-04-26
Rakelly
Canavan Associates · K/2005/2187/F · 11.4 mo to decide
14Application Refused2006-11-14
Bin Mountain
Greencoat UK Wind · J/2004/0295/F · 57 mo to decide
9Operational2006-02-01
Lough Hill
B9 / Renewable Energy Systems (RES) · K/2004/1139/F · 17.7 mo to decide
10.5Operational2005-12-23
Owenreagh Extension
EF Energy · J/2004/1015/F · 21 mo to decide
5.1Operational2005-10-01
Bessy Bell Extension
Bessy Bell Windfarm · 19.3 mo to decide
9Operational2005-01-10
Owenreagh Wind Farm
EF Energy · 5.2 mo to decide
5Operational1996-04-04
Bessy Bell Wind Farm
Colham Energy Ltd, plus Airtricty extrension · K/2006/1678/F · 4.9 mo to decide
5Operational1994-11-16

Does Derry City and Strabane approve onshore wind schemes?

Yes — of the 42 onshore wind schemes Derry City and Strabane has decided, 79% were approved (33 granted, 9 refused). The UK-wide rate for onshore wind is 68%.

How long does a onshore wind scheme application take in Derry City and Strabane?

The median time from application to decision is 29.1 months, against a UK median of 11.5 months for onshore wind. That is measured between the submission and decision dates recorded in REPD, so it reflects the whole determination period including any extensions.

How much onshore wind capacity has Derry City and Strabane consented?

309 MW has been consented across 33 approved schemes, with 107 MW refused. A further 18 applications awaits a decision.

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Source: Renewable Energy Planning Database (REPD), Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, Open Government Licence v3.0 — 2026 Q1 extract. Approval rate is over decided applications only (approved ÷ approved+refused); withdrawn and undecided schemes are excluded. A permission later expired still counts as approved because consent was granted. REPD covers schemes of roughly 150 kW and above, is published quarterly, and does not record refusal reasons — so nothing here explains why a scheme was refused. Screening context for site selection, not planning advice.

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