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Land North of Sandhutton Lane

Operational5 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 4 December 2017

Technology
Solar
Capacity
5 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Greencoat Capital
Location
Land North Of, Sandhutton Lane, Carlton Miniott, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 4NH, United Kingdom
Planning authority
North Yorkshire
Planning application
15/01074/FUL
First operating
2017

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  • 25 May 2015 Planning application submitted
  • 25 September 2015 Planning permission granted
  • 12 December 2016 Construction started
  • 15 February 2017 Operational

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