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Stowey Road, Stowey - Solar Farm

Awaiting Construction49.9 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 20 February 2026

Technology
Solar
Capacity
49.9 MW
Status
Awaiting Construction (Planning Permission Granted)
Operator or applicant
Regener8 Power
Location
Parcel 4642, Stowey Road, Stowey, Somerset, BS39 4DN, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Planning application
24/04156/EFUL

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  • 4 November 2024 Planning application submitted
  • 24 July 2025 Planning permission granted
  • 24 July 2028 Planning permission expired

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