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Tye Lane - Solar Farm

Under Construction49.9 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 6 March 2026

Technology
Solar
Capacity
49.9 MW
Status
Under Construction
Operator or applicant
EDF Energy Renewables
Location
N/O Tye Lane, Bramford, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 4LB, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Mid Suffolk
Planning application
DC/21/04711

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  • 2 September 2021 Planning application submitted
  • 18 December 2023 Planning permission granted
  • 1 January 2025 Construction started
  • 18 December 2026 Planning permission expired

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