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Burtree Lane - Solar farm

Under Construction49.9 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 25 March 2026

Technology
Solar
Capacity
49.9 MW
Status
Under Construction
Operator or applicant
Darlington Borough Council / Aura Power Solar
Location
Land North Of Burtree Lane Burtree Lane Darlington, County Durham, DL3, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Darlington
Planning application
22/00213/FUL

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  • 23 March 2022 Planning application submitted
  • 11 January 2023 Planning permission granted
  • 1 July 2025 Construction started
  • 11 January 2026 Planning permission expired

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