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Bumpers Farm Phase 2

Awaiting Construction12 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 4 June 2020

Technology
Solar
Capacity
12 MW
Status
Awaiting Construction (Appeal Granted)
Operator or applicant
Anesco
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

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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
  • 26 October 2018 Planning permission expired

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