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Solar Park, Highlands Road, Unit 500 - Solar Array

Awaiting ConstructionChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 25 March 2026

Technology
Solar
Status
Awaiting Construction (Planning Permission Granted)
Operator or applicant
DTZ Investors
Location
Unit 500, Solar Park, Highlands Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 4SH, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Solihull
Planning application
PL/2025/02399/PNSVP

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  • 16 December 2025 Planning application submitted
  • 10 February 2026 Planning permission granted

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