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Gravel Works, Wasing Estate

Operational5 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 3 May 2017

Technology
Solar
Capacity
5 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
NESF (formerly INRG Solar)
Location
Land West Of Gravel Works, Station Road, Woolhampton, Reading, Berkshire, Berkshire, RG7 5S, United Kingdom
Planning authority
West Berkshire
Planning application
15/00557/COMIND
Appeal reference
APP/W0340/W/16/3141813
First operating
2017

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  • 20 March 2015 Planning application submitted
  • 18 September 2015 Planning permission refused
  • 4 February 2016 Appeal lodged
  • 9 June 2016 Planning permission granted
  • 9 June 2016 Appeal granted
  • 1 February 2017 Construction started
  • 1 March 2017 Operational

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