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Forss Extension (Forss III)

Appeal Refused6.5 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 2 January 2013

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
6.5 MW
Status
Appeal Refused
Operator or applicant
Renewable Energy Systems (RES)
Location
Thurso, Caithness, Highland, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Highland
Planning application
10/04434/FUL
Appeal reference
12/00002/RBREF
Turbines
5

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  • 28 October 2010 Planning application submitted
  • 19 October 2011 Planning permission refused
  • 19 July 2012 Appeal refused

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