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Holton Airfield

Operational11 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 27 March 2014

Technology
Solar
Capacity
11 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Private Developer
Location
Bernard Matthews Ltd Upper Holton HALESWORTH IP19 8NJ, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Planning authority
East Suffolk
Planning application
DC/12/1187/FUL
First operating
2013

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  • 15 October 2012 Planning application submitted
  • 19 December 2012 Planning permission granted
  • 19 December 2013 Operational

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