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Former Nant-y-Gwyddon Landfill Site

Under Construction1.5 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 4 August 2023

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
1.5 MW
Status
Under Construction
Operator or applicant
Sirius Group
Location
Land adj. to former Nant-Y-Gwy, Landfill site, Pentre, Mid Glamorgan, Rhondda Cynon Taff, CF41, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Planning application
17/0321/10
Turbines
1, 122 m to tip

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  • 17 March 2017 Planning application submitted
  • 22 August 2017 Planning permission granted
  • 1 July 2023 Construction started
  • 16 August 2027 Planning permission expired

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