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Toggam Farm

Operational12.5 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 24 August 2016

Technology
Solar
Capacity
12.5 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Forest Heath District Council
Location
Newfen Gravel Drove, Lakenheath, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 9LN, Suffolk, IP27 9LN, United Kingdom
Planning authority
West Suffolk
Planning application
F/2012/0741/FUL
First operating
2016

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  • 13 December 2012 Planning application submitted
  • 10 May 2013 Planning permission granted
  • 6 February 2016 Construction started
  • 24 March 2016 Operational

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