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Creggan Wind Farm

Appeal Refused54 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 29 June 2017

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
54 MW
Status
Appeal Refused
Operator or applicant
Burcote Wind
Location
north-west of the village of Glenbarr in West Kintyre, Strathclyde, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Scottish Government (S36)
Planning application
EC00002102
Appeal reference
WIN-130-1
Turbines
18

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  • 13 December 2013 Planning application submitted
  • 29 May 2015 Appeal lodged
  • 23 June 2017 Planning permission refused
  • 23 June 2017 Appeal refused

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