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Gkn & Whippingham Technology Park, Beatrice Avenue - Solar Panels

Awaiting Construction1.3 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 1 November 2023

Technology
Solar
Capacity
1.3 MW
Status
Awaiting Construction (Planning Permission Granted)
Operator or applicant
GKN Aerospace Services Limited
Location
South Of GKN And West Of Whippingham Technology Park Off Beatrice Avenue East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6LW, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Isle of Wight
Planning application
23/00630/FUL

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  • 24 April 2023 Planning application submitted
  • 19 October 2023 Planning permission granted
  • 19 October 2026 Planning permission expired

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