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Steeple Road

Awaiting Construction25 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 2 September 2020

Technology
Solar
Capacity
25 MW
Status
Awaiting Construction (Appeal Granted)
Operator or applicant
Elgin Energy Esco
Location
Lands extending north and south, 58 Niblock Road, Antrim, Co. Antrim, BT41 2JQ, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Antrim and Newtownabbey
Planning application
LA03/2016/0135/F
Appeal reference
2016/A0240

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  • 10 February 2016 Planning application submitted
  • 15 December 2016 Planning permission refused
  • 22 March 2017 Appeal lodged
  • 24 May 2018 Planning permission granted
  • 24 May 2018 Appeal granted
  • 24 May 2023 Planning permission expired

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