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Margree Windfarm

Awaiting Construction49.9 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 21 March 2022

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
49.9 MW
Status
Awaiting Construction (Appeal Granted)
Operator or applicant
Energiekontor (UK) Limited
Location
Margree Near Holmhead St John's Town Of Dalry Castle, Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, DG7 3XJ, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Planning application
20/2085/FUL
Appeal reference
PPA-170-2153
Turbines
9, 200 m to tip

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  • 4 February 2021 Planning application submitted
  • 4 August 2021 Appeal lodged
  • 21 March 2022 Planning permission granted
  • 21 March 2022 Appeal granted

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