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Partridge Farm

Operational10.6 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 14 April 2016

Technology
Solar
Capacity
10.6 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Eco Energy World
Location
Land south of National Grid Converter Station, Church Lane, Aldington, Kent, Kent, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Ashford
Planning application
14/00398/AS
Appeal reference
APP/E2205/W/15/3003125
First operating
2016

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  • 28 April 2014 Planning application submitted
  • 22 July 2014 Planning permission refused
  • 18 February 2015 Appeal lodged
  • 6 October 2015 Planning permission granted
  • 6 October 2015 Appeal granted
  • 7 December 2015 Construction started
  • 24 March 2016 Operational

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