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Hillam Grange, Austfield Lane - Solar Farm

Awaiting Construction49.9 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 26 January 2026

Technology
Solar
Capacity
49.9 MW
Status
Awaiting Construction (Appeal Granted)
Operator or applicant
Noventum Power Limited
Location
Hillam Grange Austfield Lane Hillam, West Yorkshire, LS25 5NQ, United Kingdom
Planning authority
North Yorkshire
Planning application
ZG2023/1271/FULM
Appeal reference
AP/2025/0037/REF

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  • 19 December 2023 Planning application submitted
  • 25 March 2025 Planning permission refused
  • 16 July 2025 Appeal lodged
  • 19 December 2025 Planning permission granted
  • 19 December 2025 Appeal granted
  • 19 December 2028 Planning permission expired

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