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Lower Russells Field

Planning Permission Expired1 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 18 September 2017

Technology
Solar
Capacity
1 MW
Status
Planning Permission Expired
Operator or applicant
Eastleigh Borough Council
Location
Lower Russell's Field Itchen Valley Country Park Allington Lane West End, Hampshire, SO50 7D, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Eastleigh
Planning application
F/13/73809

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  • 19 December 2013 Planning application submitted
  • 4 May 2014 Planning permission granted
  • 4 May 2017 Planning permission expired

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