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Larbrax Wind Farm

Revised20 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 10 December 2021

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
20 MW
Status
Revised
Operator or applicant
Brookfield Renewable Energy Group (PNE Wind UK)
Location
Larbrax, Leswalt, Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway, DG9 0RR, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Planning application
15/P/1/0044
Appeal reference
PPA-170-2105
Turbines
8, 100 m to tip

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  • 25 February 2015 Planning application submitted
  • 26 August 2015 Planning permission refused
  • 27 November 2015 Appeal lodged
  • 21 October 2016 Planning permission granted
  • 21 October 2016 Appeal granted
  • 17 December 2023 Planning permission expired

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