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Golticlay Wind Farm

Under Construction72.6 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 23 February 2026

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
72.6 MW
Status
Under Construction
Operator or applicant
RWE Renewables UK Limited
Location
Land 2040M NE Of Bulreanrob, Lybster, Highland, KW3 6BY, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Scottish Government (S36)
Planning application
EC00003133
Appeal reference
WIN-270-10
Turbines
11, 180 m to tip

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  • 28 October 2016 Planning application submitted
  • 30 October 2017 Appeal lodged
  • 24 March 2021 Planning permission granted
  • 24 March 2021 Appeal granted
  • 1 July 2025 Construction started
  • 24 March 2026 Planning permission expired

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