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Cotmoor Lane

Awaiting Construction49.9 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 18 February 2022

Technology
Solar
Capacity
49.9 MW
Status
Awaiting Construction (Appeal Granted)
Operator or applicant
JBM Solar
Location
Land At, Cotmoor Lane, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0QS, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Newark and Sherwood
Planning application
20/01242/FULM
Appeal reference
APP/B3030/W/21/3279533

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  • 10 July 2020 Planning application submitted
  • 4 March 2021 Planning permission refused
  • 23 July 2021 Appeal lodged
  • 18 February 2022 Planning permission granted
  • 18 February 2022 Appeal granted
  • 18 February 2025 Planning permission expired

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