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Langley Priory, Walnut Yard (Phase 2)

Operational6.2 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 17 September 2018

Technology
Solar
Capacity
6.2 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Lark Energy
Location
Land To The West Of Gelscoe House Farm Outbuildings Gelscoe Lane Diseworth, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Planning authority
North West Leicestershire
Planning application
14/00408/FULM
First operating
2016

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  • 6 May 2014 Planning application submitted
  • 7 October 2014 Planning permission granted
  • 1 December 2014 Construction started
  • 1 June 2016 Operational

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