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Deptford Farm, Ebberley Hill - Solar Farm

Awaiting Construction27.8 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 16 February 2026

Technology
Solar
Capacity
27.8 MW
Status
Awaiting Construction (Appeal Granted)
Operator or applicant
Elgin Energy ES Co Limited
Location
Deptford Farm, Ebberley Hill, Near Great Torrington, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9BT, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Torridge
Planning application
1/1225/2023/FULM
Appeal reference
APP/W1145/W/24/3353044

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  • 21 December 2023 Planning application submitted
  • 26 July 2024 Planning permission refused
  • 7 February 2025 Appeal granted

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