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Thaxted - Solar farm

Awaiting Construction40 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 17 January 2024

Technology
Solar
Capacity
40 MW
Status
Awaiting Construction (Appeal Granted)
Operator or applicant
Low Carbon Limited
Location
Land West Of Thaxted, Essex, CM6 2QF, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Uttlesford
Planning application
UTT/21/1833/FUL
Appeal reference
23/00029/REF

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  • 8 June 2021 Planning application submitted
  • 29 September 2022 Planning permission granted
  • 28 March 2023 Appeal lodged
  • 18 December 2023 Appeal granted
  • 18 December 2026 Planning permission expired

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