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Warburtons, Shelley Road - Solar Panels

Awaiting Construction0.2 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 12 May 2026

Technology
Solar
Capacity
0.2 MW
Status
Awaiting Construction (Planning Permission Granted)
Operator or applicant
Warburtons Limited
Location
Warburtons (tyne & Wear) Ltd, Units 26 - 28 Shelley Road, Newburn Industrial Estate, Tyne And Wear, NE15 9RT, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Planning application
2026/0217/01/NPV

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  • 6 February 2026 Planning application submitted
  • 25 March 2026 Planning permission granted

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