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Metrocentre Green Car Park, St Michaels Way - Photovoltaic Equipment

Under ConstructionChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 14 September 2022

Technology
Solar
Status
Under Construction
Operator or applicant
The Metrocentre Partnership
Location
Metrocentre Green Car Park, St Michaels Way, Metrocentre, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9YA, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Gateshead
Planning application
DC/21/01407/FUL

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  • 1 July 2020 Construction started
  • 7 December 2021 Planning application submitted
  • 9 January 2023 Planning permission granted

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