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Milborne Port Solar Farm

Operational4.2 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 25 June 2018

Technology
Solar
Capacity
4.2 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Big 60 Million
Location
Land OS 2269, Old Bowden Way, Milborne Port, Sherborne, Somerset, DT9, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Somerset
Planning application
15/02187/FUL
Appeal reference
APP/R3325/W/16/3142550
First operating
2018

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  • 18 May 2015 Planning application submitted
  • 14 October 2015 Planning permission refused
  • 5 February 2016 Appeal lodged
  • 18 August 2016 Planning permission granted
  • 18 August 2016 Appeal granted
  • 15 February 2018 Construction started
  • 25 June 2018 Operational

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