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Mount Farm

Operational22 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 22 March 2016

Technology
Solar
Capacity
22 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
INRG (Solar Park) 14
Location
Land off Longdon Hill, Wickhamford, Hereford and Worcester, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Wychavon
Planning application
14/01029
Appeal reference
APP/H1840/W/14/3001928
First operating
2016

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  • 13 May 2014 Planning application submitted
  • 15 September 2014 Planning permission refused
  • 2 February 2015 Appeal lodged
  • 6 July 2015 Planning permission granted
  • 6 July 2015 Appeal granted
  • 15 January 2016 Construction started
  • 23 March 2016 Operational

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