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Lychgate Lane, Aston Flamville - Solar Farm

Under Construction20 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 13 July 2026

Technology
Solar
Capacity
20 MW
Status
Under Construction
Operator or applicant
Elgin Energy ES Co Limited
Location
North And South Of Lychgate Lane Aston Flamville, Leicestershire, LE10 3AQ, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Blaby
Planning application
22/0048/FUL

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  • 4 August 2022 Planning application submitted
  • 11 April 2024 Planning permission granted
  • 1 June 2026 Construction started
  • 11 April 2027 Planning permission expired

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