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Foel Fawr

Planning Permission Expired5.1 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 9 June 2020

Technology
Solar
Capacity
5.1 MW
Status
Planning Permission Expired
Operator or applicant
Marcol Afan Energy
Location
LAND NORTH BRYNHEULOG CAERAU PARK MAESTEG BRIDGEND, Mid Glamorgan, CF34 0YH, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Bridgend
Planning application
P/14/543/FUL
Appeal reference
APP/F6915/A/15/3133430

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  • 15 August 2014 Planning application submitted
  • 12 June 2015 Planning permission refused
  • 24 November 2015 Appeal lodged
  • 22 April 2016 Planning permission granted
  • 22 April 2016 Appeal granted
  • 22 April 2021 Planning permission expired

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