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Chadwick Wind Turbines

Application Refused4.5 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 24 September 2012

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
4.5 MW
Status
Application Refused (Planning Permission Refused)
Operator or applicant
Private Developer
Location
Land East of Chadwick's Farm, Lostock Lane, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashier BL5 3LX, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Bolton
Planning application
87494/12
Turbines
3

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  • 6 February 2012 Planning application submitted
  • 22 June 2012 Planning permission refused

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