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Kenninghall Solar / Hazeldick Solar

Operational8 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 28 May 2015

Technology
Solar
Capacity
8 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Norfolk Renewables
Location
Land to the west of Kenninghall, Norfolk, NR16 2EH, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Breckland
Planning application
3PL/2012/1088/F
Appeal reference
APP/F2605/W/13/2211560
First operating
2015

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  • 17 October 2012 Planning application submitted
  • 3 October 2013 Planning permission refused
  • 10 January 2014 Appeal lodged
  • 24 September 2014 Planning permission granted
  • 24 September 2014 Appeal granted
  • 1 January 2015 Construction started
  • 31 March 2015 Operational

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