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Denshaw Windfarm

Application Refused10.5 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 16 September 2005

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
10.5 MW
Status
Application Refused (Planning Permission Refused)
Operator or applicant
E. ON UK Renewables
Location
Land off Huddersfield Road, Denshaw, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Oldham
Planning application
PA46136-03
Turbines
7

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  • 4 December 2003 Planning application submitted
  • 23 February 2006 Planning permission refused

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