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Winwick

Operational12.3 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 16 August 2016

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
12.3 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Blue Energy
Location
Land To North and West Of Winwick Warren, Cold Ashby Road, Winwick, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Planning authority
West Northamptonshire
Planning application
DA/2010/0400
Appeal reference
APP/Y2810/A/11/2156527
First operating
2016
Turbines
6

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  • 17 May 2010 Planning application submitted
  • 13 July 2012 Planning permission granted
  • 13 July 2012 Planning permission refused
  • 13 July 2012 Appeal granted
  • 15 April 2015 Construction started
  • 30 June 2016 Operational

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