€300K Awarded in Landmark Wind Farm Noise Pollution Case in Ireland

In a landmark case in Ireland, four individuals were awarded over €300,000 in damages due to noise pollution from the Ballyduff Windfarm, marking a significant legal precedent for wind turbine nuisance claims.

• The High Courts ruling on Ballyduff Windfarm in Kilcomb, County Wexford, determined that noise levels from its two wind turbines caused an unreasonable nuisance for local residents.
• Ms Justice Emily Egans judgment concluded that the noise pollution from the wind farm infringed on the residents enjoyment of their properties, leading to the awarded damages exceeding €300,000.
• This case is notable as it represents the first private nuisance claims regarding wind turbine noise to be adjudicated in Ireland and the United Kingdom, setting a legal precedent.