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Grove Solar Park (Phase 1)

Operational5 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 1 July 2016

Technology
Solar
Capacity
5 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Solar Century
Location
Grove Solar Park, Land west of A3057 (Romsey Road), Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 9LH, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Test Valley
Planning application
14/01826/FULLS
Appeal reference
APP/C1760/W/15/3010697
First operating
2016

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  • 31 July 2014 Planning application submitted
  • 24 December 2014 Planning permission refused
  • 23 April 2015 Appeal lodged
  • 4 September 2015 Planning permission granted
  • 4 September 2015 Appeal granted
  • 30 March 2016 Operational
  • 1 May 2016 Construction started

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