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Severn Trent STW

Operational2.5 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 27 February 2014

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
2.5 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Severn Trent Water
Location
Fillingate, Wanlip, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 4PF, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Charnwood
Planning application
P/09/2402/2
Appeal reference
APP/X2410/A/10/2134009
First operating
2014
Turbines
1

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  • 21 December 2009 Planning application submitted
  • 30 April 2010 Planning permission refused
  • 16 March 2011 Planning permission granted
  • 16 March 2011 Appeal granted
  • 1 November 2013 Construction started
  • 26 February 2014 Operational

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