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Crook Hill (Rochdale MBC) 2 of 2

Operational23.8 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 4 January 2016

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
23.8 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Infrared Capital Partners
Location
Crook Hill/Shore Moor, North Of Watergrove Reservoir, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Rochdale
Planning application
08/D51145
First operating
2015
Turbines
7

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  • 10 July 2008 Planning application submitted
  • 29 October 2008 Planning permission refused
  • 31 July 2009 Planning permission granted
  • 31 July 2009 Appeal granted
  • 1 January 2015 Construction started
  • 1 December 2015 Operational

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