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Former St Michaels Golf Course

Under Construction1 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 29 October 2018

Technology
Solar
Capacity
1 MW
Status
Under Construction
Operator or applicant
Halton Borough Council
Location
Former St Michaels Golf Course, Ditton Road, Widnes, Cheshire, Cheshire, WA8 0NE, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Warrington
Planning application
18/00087/FUL

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  • 23 February 2018 Planning application submitted
  • 27 April 2018 Planning permission granted
  • 1 January 2020 Construction started
  • 24 May 2021 Planning permission expired

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