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Hook Moor

Operational10.3 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 26 February 2016

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
10.3 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Banks Renewables
Location
Land at Hook Moor , Micklefield , Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Leeds
Planning application
08/01118/FU
Appeal reference
APP/N4720/A/10/2121279
First operating
2016
Turbines
3, 125 m to tip

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  • 26 February 2008 Planning application submitted
  • 4 August 2009 Planning permission refused
  • 9 December 2011 Planning permission granted
  • 9 December 2011 Appeal granted
  • 11 March 2015 Construction started
  • 15 January 2016 Operational

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