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Down Barn Farm

Awaiting Construction49.9 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 23 May 2023

Technology
Solar
Capacity
49.9 MW
Status
Awaiting Construction (Planning Permission Granted)
Operator or applicant
Scottish Power Renewables
Location
Land at Down Barn Farm, Cholderton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, Wiltshire, SP4 0EH, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Wiltshire
Planning application
19/10890/FUL

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  • 13 November 2019 Planning application submitted
  • 23 April 2020 Planning permission granted
  • 23 April 2023 Planning permission expired

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