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North Road - Roof Mounted Solar Arrays

Awaiting ConstructionChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 3 May 2022

Technology
Solar
Status
Awaiting Construction (Planning Permission Granted)
Operator or applicant
Barrow Borough Council
Location
Dock Museum, North Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2PW, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Westmorland and Furness
Planning application
B18/2021/1001

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  • 17 December 2021 Planning application submitted
  • 24 January 2022 Planning permission granted
  • 24 January 2025 Planning permission expired

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