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Stoneshill Farm

Operational5 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 2 November 2017

Technology
Solar
Capacity
5 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Green Energy UK Direct
Location
Land at Stoneshill Farm, Willand Road, Cullompton, Devon, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Mid Devon
Planning application
14/01949/MFUL
Appeal reference
APP/Y1138/W/15/3135271
First operating
2017

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  • 21 November 2014 Planning application submitted
  • 28 April 2015 Planning permission refused
  • 3 November 2015 Appeal lodged
  • 5 February 2016 Planning permission granted
  • 5 February 2016 Appeal granted
  • 17 December 2016 Construction started
  • 17 March 2017 Operational

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