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The Strawberry Line, Brinsea Road - Solar Farm

Awaiting Construction49.9 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 16 February 2026

Technology
Solar
Capacity
49.9 MW
Status
Awaiting Construction (Planning Permission Granted)
Operator or applicant
RWE Renewables UK
Location
West & E/O The Strawberry Line, Brinsea Road, Congresbury, Bristol, Somerset, BS49 5EY, United Kingdom
Planning authority
North Somerset
Planning application
25/P/0809/FUL

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  • 24 April 2025 Planning application submitted
  • 26 August 2025 Planning permission granted
  • 26 August 2028 Planning permission expired

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