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Sheraton Wind Farm (Durham)

Application Refused10 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 30 April 2015

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
10 MW
Status
Application Refused (Planning Permission Refused)
Operator or applicant
EDF Renewables
Location
County Durham, United Kingdom
Planning authority
County Durham
Planning application
CMA/5/31
Turbines
5

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  • 23 January 2012 Planning application submitted
  • 1 December 2014 Planning permission refused

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