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Gorpley Wind Farm

Revised15 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 20 November 2013

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
15 MW
Status
Revised
Operator or applicant
Kelda Water Services
Location
Land South West Of Gorpley Reservoir, Bacup Road, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Calderdale
Planning application
12/01355/WDF
Turbines
5

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  • 9 November 2012 Planning application submitted
  • 8 February 2013 Planning permission refused

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