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Moorland Way - Solar Panels

Awaiting Construction0.2 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 4 April 2025

Technology
Solar
Capacity
0.2 MW
Status
Awaiting Construction (Planning Permission Granted)
Operator or applicant
George Smith Limited
Location
5 Moorland Way, Nelson Industrial Estate, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 1WE, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Northumberland
Planning application
25/00337/SOLAR

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  • 28 January 2025 Planning application submitted
  • 24 March 2025 Planning permission granted
  • 24 March 2030 Planning permission expired

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