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New Lane, Whatton - Solar Photovoltaic System

Awaiting Construction0.3 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 27 December 2021

Technology
Solar
Capacity
0.3 MW
Status
Awaiting Construction (Planning Permission Granted)
Operator or applicant
Ministry of Justice
Location
HM Prison Whatton New Lane Whatton, Nottinghamshire, NG13 9FQ, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Rushcliffe
Planning application
21/03114/FUL

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  • 21 December 2021 Planning application submitted
  • 10 February 2022 Planning permission granted
  • 10 February 2025 Planning permission expired

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