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Garn Fach Wind Farm

Awaiting Construction85 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 11 November 2024

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
85 MW
Status
Awaiting Construction (Planning Permission Granted)
Operator or applicant
EDF Renewables
Location
Land approximately 2km west of Llaithddu, 5km north-west of the village of Llanbadarn Fynydd and 8km to the south of Newtown, Powys, Wales, Powys, LD1 6YR, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Welsh Government (NSIP)
Planning application
DNS/3244499
Turbines
17, 149.9 m to tip

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  • 24 May 2022 Planning application submitted
  • 22 October 2024 Planning permission granted
  • 22 October 2034 Planning permission expired

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