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Hanyards Lane, Tixall - Solar Energy Park

Awaiting Construction49.5 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 29 September 2025

Technology
Solar
Capacity
49.5 MW
Status
Awaiting Construction (Planning Permission Granted)
Operator or applicant
Private Developer
Location
North Of Hanyards Lane Tixall, Staffordshire, ST18 0YA, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Stafford
Planning application
23/37621/FUL

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  • 1 June 2023 Planning application submitted
  • 19 June 2024 Planning permission granted
  • 19 June 2027 Planning permission expired

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