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Cefn Cae For

Planning Permission Expired5 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 27 September 2018

Technology
Solar
Capacity
5 MW
Status
Planning Permission Expired
Operator or applicant
Vortex (formerly SunEdison)
Location
Cefn Caer For, Gwalchmai, Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey, LL65 4SF, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Isle of Anglesey
Planning application
48C160C/RE

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  • 27 September 2015 Planning application submitted
  • 11 February 2016 Planning permission granted
  • 11 February 2021 Planning permission expired

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