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Edge Lane, Maiden Law - Solar Farm & Battery Storage

Awaiting Construction49.9 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 8 June 2026

Technology
Solar
Capacity
49.9 MW
Status
Awaiting Construction (Appeal Granted)
Operator or applicant
Lightsource BP
Location
East Of Edge Lane Maiden Law, County Durham, DH7 0RY, United Kingdom
Planning authority
County Durham
Planning application
DM/22/01769/FPA
Appeal reference
25/00027/REF

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  • 30 June 2022 Planning application submitted
  • 10 March 2025 Planning permission refused
  • 24 June 2025 Appeal lodged
  • 22 April 2026 Planning permission granted
  • 22 April 2026 Appeal granted
  • 22 April 2029 Planning permission expired

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