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Culmhead Business Park - Ground Mounted Photovoltaic Solar Array

Awaiting ConstructionChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 26 January 2024

Technology
Solar
Status
Awaiting Construction (Planning Permission Granted)
Operator or applicant
Western Provident Association
Location
Western Provident Association, Culmhead Business Park, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 7DY, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Somerset
Planning application
10/23/0023

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  • 4 December 2023 Planning application submitted
  • 10 January 2024 Planning permission granted

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