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Elmsall Way Warehouse

Operational2.4 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 15 September 2022

Technology
Solar
Capacity
2.4 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Next Distribution
Location
Elmsall Way Warehouse, Dale Lane, South Elmsall, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 2XT, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Wakefield
Planning application
19/02744/FUL
First operating
2021

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  • 18 December 2019 Planning application submitted
  • 7 May 2020 Planning permission granted
  • 9 July 2021 Operational

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