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Hyndburn Wind Farm Extension

Awaiting Construction8.2 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 10 February 2026

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
8.2 MW
Status
Awaiting Construction (Planning Permission Granted)
Operator or applicant
Energiekontor UK
Location
Land at Oswaldtwistle Moor Off B6236, Haslingden Road, Accrington, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Hyndburn
Planning application
11/14/0244
Turbines
4, 122 m to tip

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  • 7 July 2014 Planning application submitted
  • 26 June 2015 Planning permission granted
  • 26 June 2018 Planning permission expired

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