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Bunkers Hill

Revised6.2 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 28 July 2017

Technology
Solar
Capacity
6.2 MW
Status
Revised
Operator or applicant
Private Developer
Location
Land At Bunkers Hill Pilgrims Way St Erth Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 6ER, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Cornwall
Planning application
PA13/08286
Appeal reference
APP/D0840/W/15/3140774

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  • 11 September 2013 Planning application submitted
  • 20 December 2013 Planning permission refused
  • 8 February 2016 Appeal lodged
  • 6 July 2017 Appeal refused

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