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East End Solar Farm

Awaiting Construction49.9 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 16 February 2026

Technology
Solar
Capacity
49.9 MW
Status
Awaiting Construction (Appeal Granted)
Operator or applicant
Low Carbon Solar Park 18
Location
Adj Harlow Road, Roydon, Harlow, Essex, CM19 5HH, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Epping Forest
Planning application
EPF/1974/22

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  • 26 August 2022 Planning application submitted
  • 28 June 2023 Planning permission refused
  • 3 May 2024 Planning permission granted
  • 3 May 2024 Appeal granted
  • 3 May 2027 Planning permission expired

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