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Melton Waste Park

Operational5 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 21 June 2017

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
5 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Seneca Global Energy
Location
Land South West Of Melton Waste, Gibson Lane, Melton, North Ferriby, Humberside, HU14 3HH, United Kingdom
Planning authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
Planning application
14/03951/STPLFE
First operating
2017
Turbines
2, 117 m to tip

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  • 3 February 2015 Planning application submitted
  • 20 April 2015 Planning permission granted
  • 15 June 2016 Construction started
  • 1 March 2017 Operational

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