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Moto Donington Park - Solar Farm

Awaiting ConstructionChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 10 June 2025

Technology
Solar
Status
Awaiting Construction (Planning Permission Granted)
Operator or applicant
Dunkin Rushton Limited / Moto Hospitality Limited
Location
Land At Moto Donington Park M Junction 23A Derby East Midlands, Derbyshire, DE74 2TN, United Kingdom
Planning authority
North West Leicestershire
Planning application
23/01712/FULM

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  • 22 January 2024 Planning application submitted
  • 12 May 2025 Planning permission granted
  • 12 May 2028 Planning permission expired

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