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Copley Farm

Abandoned10.1 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 26 January 2016

Technology
Solar
Capacity
10.1 MW
Status
Abandoned
Operator or applicant
TGC Renewables
Location
Doddington Lane, Claypole, Newark, Lincolnshire, NG23 5AT, United Kingdom
Planning authority
South Kesteven
Planning application
S14/2290

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  • 8 August 2014 Planning application submitted
  • 3 December 2014 Planning permission granted
  • 3 December 2017 Planning permission expired

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