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Elvington Water Treatment Works

Abandoned1.8 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 2 December 2019

Technology
Solar
Capacity
1.8 MW
Status
Abandoned
Operator or applicant
Kelda Energy Services
Location
Elvington Water Treatment Work, Kexby Lane, Elvington, York, North Yorkshire, YO41 4BA, United Kingdom
Planning authority
York
Planning application
15/02639/FULM

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  • 18 December 2015 Planning application submitted
  • 13 May 2016 Planning permission granted
  • 13 May 2019 Planning permission expired

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