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Graham Wood

Abandoned4.9 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 1 March 2019

Technology
Solar
Capacity
4.9 MW
Status
Abandoned
Operator or applicant
Lightsource Renewable Energy
Location
Land to the South of Graham Wood, Great Strickland, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 3DU, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Westmorland and Furness
Planning application
15/0666
Appeal reference
APP/H0928/W/16/3147860

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  • 14 August 2015 Planning application submitted
  • 29 October 2015 Planning permission refused
  • 26 April 2016 Appeal lodged
  • 25 January 2017 Planning permission granted
  • 25 January 2017 Appeal granted

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