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Hirwaun Wind Farm

Appeal Refused24 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 6 July 2010

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
24 MW
Status
Appeal Refused
Operator or applicant
Pennant Walters
Location
South of Hirwaun, Mid Glamorgan, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Planning application
06/1415
Turbines
12

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  • 14 July 2006 Planning application submitted
  • 12 October 2007 Planning permission refused
  • 27 November 2008 Appeal refused

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