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Nancrossa Farm solar park

Operational6 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 28 July 2016

Technology
Solar
Capacity
6 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Second Solar Project
Location
Nancrossa Farm Rame Cross Penryn Cornwall, Cornwall, TR10 9EA, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Cornwall
Planning application
PA14/04493
Appeal reference
APP/D0840/W/15/3002512
First operating
2016

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  • 14 May 2014 Planning application submitted
  • 30 September 2014 Planning permission refused
  • 4 March 2015 Appeal lodged
  • 8 September 2015 Planning permission granted
  • 8 September 2015 Appeal granted
  • 5 January 2016 Construction started
  • 31 March 2016 Operational

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