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Snettisham Solar Farm

Abandoned2.5 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 24 March 2017

Technology
Solar
Capacity
2.5 MW
Status
Abandoned
Operator or applicant
Solar Associates
Location
Land North of Bircham Road, Snettisham, Norfolk, United Kingdom
Planning authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Planning application
15/01146/FM

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  • 11 August 2015 Planning application submitted
  • 3 November 2015 Planning permission granted
  • 3 November 2018 Planning permission expired

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