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Spring Farm Ridge

Application Refused15 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 1 August 2016

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
15 MW
Status
Application Refused (Secretary of State - Refusal)
Operator or applicant
Broadview Energy
Location
land to the north of Welsh Lane between Greatworth and Helmdon, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Planning authority
West Northamptonshire
Planning application
S/2010/1437/MAF
Appeal reference
APP/Z2830/A/11/2165035/NWF
Turbines
5

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  • 19 October 2010 Planning application submitted
  • 30 June 2011 Planning permission refused
  • 11 April 2013 Appeal lodged
  • 23 December 2014 Refused by the Secretary of State
  • 23 December 2014 Appeal refused

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