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United Biscuits Distribution Warehouse

Abandoned1 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 18 August 2016

Technology
Solar
Capacity
1 MW
Status
Abandoned
Operator or applicant
Lightsource Renewable Energy
Location
United Biscuits Distribution, Nottingham Road, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1DS, United Kingdom
Planning authority
North West Leicestershire
Planning application
15/00758/PDNALO

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  • 30 July 2015 Planning application submitted
  • 17 September 2015 Planning permission granted
  • 17 September 2020 Planning permission expired

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