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Asfordby Wind Farm

Appeal Refused20.7 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 19 September 2014

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
20.7 MW
Status
Appeal Refused
Operator or applicant
Peel Energy
Location
Asfordby Business Park, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Melton
Planning application
10/00951/FUL
Appeal reference
13/00003/REF
Turbines
9

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  • 21 December 2010 Planning application submitted
  • 27 July 2012 Planning permission refused
  • 8 March 2014 Appeal refused

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