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Building ONE

Under Construction1.2 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 1 August 2019

Technology
Solar
Capacity
1.2 MW
Status
Under Construction
Operator or applicant
Science Museum Group
Location
Building One Science Museum Gr, Red Barn, Wroughton, Swindon, Wiltshire, Wiltshire, SN4 9LT, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Swindon
Planning application
S/19/0229

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  • 19 February 2019 Planning application submitted
  • 4 June 2019 Planning permission granted
  • 1 August 2019 Construction started
  • 18 April 2022 Planning permission expired

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