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Kenniford Farm

Abandoned4 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 25 September 2018

Technology
Solar
Capacity
4 MW
Status
Abandoned
Operator or applicant
Solstice Renewables
Location
Kenniford Farm, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1AQ, United Kingdom
Planning authority
East Devon
Planning application
15/0123/MFUL

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  • 20 January 2015 Planning application submitted
  • 27 October 2015 Planning permission granted
  • 27 October 2018 Planning permission expired

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