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Handley Park

Operational5 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 30 June 2016

Technology
Solar
Capacity
5 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Haymaker Energy
Location
Handley Park Farm, Handley Park, Towcester, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Planning authority
West Northamptonshire
Planning application
S/2014/1522/MAF
Appeal reference
APP/Z2830/W/14/3001220
First operating
2016

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  • 21 August 2014 Planning application submitted
  • 23 October 2014 Planning permission refused
  • 8 January 2015 Appeal lodged
  • 9 September 2015 Planning permission granted
  • 9 September 2015 Appeal granted
  • 24 March 2016 Operational
  • 1 May 2016 Construction started

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