SSE has submitted a planning application to the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) for its proposed Tattymoyle Wind Farm in County Tyrone.
The planning submission follows extensive environmental studies and reflects feedback from two rounds of public consultation conducted by SSE Renewables since autumn 2024 with local communities in Omagh, Fivemiletown and the wider south Tyrone area.
The proposed wind farm is located approximately 6.5km southwest of Fintona and would comprise up to ten turbines with a maximum tip height of 180 metres, capable of generating around 60MW of new renewable electricity capacity.
Subject to receiving a positive planning decision, delivery and construction of Tattymoyle Wind Farm would be dependent on securing a grid connection and route to market, as well as a final investment decision by SSE.
Ghislain Demeuldre, Head of Projects Onshore Ireland at SSE Renewables, said: 'Submitting the planning application for Tattymoyle Wind Farm is an important milestone for an onshore wind project which has the potential to deliver meaningful climate, economic and community benefits for County Tyrone. We are grateful for the constructive feedback received during public consultation and for the ongoing collaboration with Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, whose engagement has been greatly appreciated.
'If approved for delivery, Tattymoyle would provide vital new renewable energy to Northern Ireland’s electricity system at a time when accelerating the energy transition has never been more important. We look forward to continuing to work closely with local residents, stakeholders, the Council and DfI Planning as the application progresses.'
Mark Ennis, Chairman of SSE Ireland, said: 'We are delighted to bring forward the Tattymoyle Wind Farm planning application. This step is reflective of recent policy progress around renewable energy. Momentum must not be lost as urgent action is needed to turn policy progress into delivery. It is crucial that draft policies such as the new renewables support scheme are passed by the Assembly so that auctions can start, and a new phase of green investment can kick off. Projects like Tattymoyle are essential if Northern Ireland is to deliver affordable, sustainable power for homes and businesses, meet its climate targets and strengthen energy security.'
Construction of the project would be expected to create more than 50 jobs at peak delivery, boosting local employment and supporting supply chain businesses across the region. Once operational, the project would contribute annual rates payments to Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, supporting essential local services. The wind farm would also provide a Community Benefit Fund supporting local groups, sports clubs, educational initiatives and community facilities throughout the project’s operational lifetime.
SSE Renewables already provides some of Northern Ireland’s most significant voluntary community funding, with more than £5 million distributed to over 1,400 local projects since 2007. This includes the company’s flagship Scholarship Fund, which has supported over 500 students since its launch in 2014, providing more than £1.6 million in vital financial assistance to help ease the burden of college fees. The fund is open to students living in Tyrone, Derry-Londonderry, Fermanagh and Donegal, and offers up to 50% of third-level education fees for those studying at Ulster University, South West College and North West Regional College.
Next steps
A decision on the planning application will be made by DfI Planning, which has confirmed Tattymoyle Wind Farm as a project of regional significance.
Members of the public can access the full planning documents via the DfI Planning Portal. A hard copy is also available for public viewing at the Omagh Council Offices. Further project information is available at: sserenewables.com/tattymoyle
Source: SSE Renewables
