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Former Westhampnett Landfill

Operational7.5 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 8 November 2018

Technology
Solar
Capacity
7.5 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
West Sussex County Council
Location
Former Westhampnett Landfill S, Coach Road, Westhampnett, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 7RT, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Chichester
Planning application
WSCC/057/16/WH
First operating
2018

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  • 30 September 2016 Planning application submitted
  • 10 January 2017 Planning permission granted
  • 15 July 2017 Construction started
  • 25 October 2018 Operational

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