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Bumpers Farm Phase 1

Operational5 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 30 June 2017

Technology
Solar
Capacity
5 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Solar Planning
Location
Land North Of Bumpers Farm, Ilmer Lane, Ilmer, Buckinghamshire, Buckinghamshire, HP17 8, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Buckinghamshire
Planning application
14/01926/APP
Appeal reference
APP/K0425/W/14/3001711
First operating
2017

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  • 11 July 2014 Planning application submitted
  • 5 September 2014 Planning permission refused
  • 4 February 2015 Appeal lodged
  • 26 October 2015 Planning permission granted
  • 26 October 2015 Appeal granted
  • 25 January 2017 Construction started
  • 25 March 2017 Operational

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