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Manor Farm (Monmouthshire)

Operational10.5 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 22 September 2016

Technology
Solar
Capacity
10.5 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
3C Energy/Conergy
Location
Llanvapley, Monmouthshire, Gwent, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Monmouthshire
Planning application
DC/2013/00006
Appeal reference
APP/E6840/A/14/2212987
First operating
2016

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  • 7 January 2013 Planning application submitted
  • 13 September 2013 Planning permission refused
  • 4 April 2014 Appeal lodged
  • 24 October 2014 Planning permission granted
  • 24 October 2014 Appeal granted
  • 18 April 2016 Construction started
  • 23 June 2016 Operational

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