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Berrier Hill

Appeal Refused22.5 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 12 September 2011

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
22.5 MW
Status
Appeal Refused
Operator or applicant
West Coast Energy
Location
Near Greystoke, Cumbria, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Westmorland and Furness
Planning application
07/0636
Turbines
9

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  • 10 August 2007 Planning application submitted
  • 2 January 2009 Planning permission refused
  • 28 June 2010 Appeal refused

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