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The Grange University Hospital, Caerleon Road - Solar Car Ports

Awaiting Construction0.7 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 31 March 2026

Technology
Solar
Capacity
0.7 MW
Status
Awaiting Construction (Planning Permission Granted)
Operator or applicant
Vital Energi Utilities Ltd
Location
Visitor Car Park, The Grange University Hospital, Caerleon Road, Cwmbran, Gwent, NP44 8YN, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Torfaen
Planning application
25/P/0308/FUL

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  • 15 May 2025 Planning application submitted
  • 5 February 2026 Planning permission granted
  • 5 February 2031 Planning permission expired

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