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West Garty Windfarm

Appeal Refused54 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 27 November 2018

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
54 MW
Status
Appeal Refused
Operator or applicant
West Garty Renewables
Location
West Garty Estate, Helmsdale, East Sutherland, Highland, KW8 6HP, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Scottish Government (S36)
Planning application
EC00002075
Appeal reference
WIN-270-6
Turbines
18, 120 m to tip

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  • 1 December 2014 Planning application submitted
  • 17 May 2016 Appeal lodged
  • 19 October 2018 Planning permission refused
  • 19 October 2018 Appeal refused

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