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Finavon Wind Farm

Appeal Refused6.9 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 5 March 2013

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
6.9 MW
Status
Appeal Refused
Operator or applicant
Green Cat Renewables
Location
Hill of Finavon, Finavon Estate, DD8 3QG, Tayside, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Angus
Planning application
12/00002/EIAL
Appeal reference
12/00011/NONDET
Turbines
3

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  • 4 January 2012 Planning application submitted
  • 26 October 2012 Planning permission refused
  • 26 October 2012 Appeal refused

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