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Mundham, Runcton Lane - Solar Farm

Awaiting Construction30 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 27 April 2026

Technology
Solar
Capacity
30 MW
Status
Awaiting Construction (Appeal Granted)
Operator or applicant
BNRG Renewables Limited
Location
S/O Mundham, Runcton Lane, Runcton, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 1XJ, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Chichester
Planning application
24/01859/FUL
Appeal reference
APP/L3815/W/25/3370586

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  • 21 August 2024 Planning application submitted
  • 12 May 2025 Planning permission refused
  • 24 February 2026 Appeal lodged
  • 11 March 2026 Planning permission granted
  • 11 March 2026 Appeal granted
  • 11 March 2029 Planning permission expired

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