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Fauch Hill

Appeal Refused48 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 28 June 2018

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
48 MW
Status
Appeal Refused
Operator or applicant
Fauch Hill Sustainable Energy
Location
Fauch Hill, West Colzium, Crosswoodburn, West Calder, Lothian, West Lothian, EH55 8LR, United Kingdom
Planning authority
West Lothian
Planning application
LIVE/0235/FUL/17
Appeal reference
PPA-400-2084
Turbines
12, 125 m to tip

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  • 3 April 2017 Planning application submitted
  • 20 December 2017 Planning permission refused
  • 16 March 2018 Appeal lodged
  • 13 June 2018 Appeal refused

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