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Elstow Landfill Site

Under Construction5.5 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 4 May 2022

Technology
Solar
Capacity
5.5 MW
Status
Under Construction
Operator or applicant
Bedford Borough Council
Location
Elstow Landfill Site, Wilstead Road, Elstow, Bedford, Norfolk, MK42 9YU, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Bedford
Planning application
20/01987/FULWM

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  • 10 September 2020 Planning application submitted
  • 30 November 2020 Planning permission granted
  • 20 December 2021 Construction started
  • 30 November 2023 Planning permission expired

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