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Continental Approach - Solar Panels

Operational0.2 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 16 November 2021

Technology
Solar
Capacity
0.2 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Roe Timber Frame Limited
Location
Roe Limited Unit W1 - W3 Continental Approach MARGATE, Kent, CT9 4JP, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Thanet
Planning application
CD/TH/21/0785
First operating
2021

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  • 4 June 2021 Planning application submitted
  • 1 August 2021 Operational
  • 4 November 2021 Planning permission granted

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