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Kelmarsh Wind Farm (Resubmission)

Operational12.5 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 28 July 2016

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
12.5 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Blue Energy
Location
Land To The South Of The A14 And North Of Haselbech, Kelmarsh, Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Planning authority
West Northamptonshire
Planning application
DA/2010/0100
First operating
2016
Turbines
5

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  • 8 February 2010 Planning application submitted
  • 15 December 2010 Planning permission refused
  • 19 December 2011 Planning permission granted
  • 19 December 2011 Appeal granted
  • 1 April 2014 Construction started
  • 1 July 2016 Operational

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