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Newcome Drive - Solar Panels

Awaiting ConstructionChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 11 May 2022

Technology
Solar
Status
Awaiting Construction (Planning Permission Granted)
Operator or applicant
Egg
Location
Unit F, Newcome Drive Hawksworth Industrial Estate, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 1DZ, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Swindon
Planning application
S/PSOLP/22/0585

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  • 26 April 2022 Planning application submitted
  • 16 June 2022 Planning permission granted

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