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Wentlooge Renewable Energy Hub

Appeal Lodged125 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 13 February 2024

Technology
Solar
Capacity
125 MW
Status
Appeal Lodged
Operator or applicant
Wentlooge Farmers' Solar Scheme
Location
Land SW of St Brides on the Gwent Levels, Gwent, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Welsh Government (NSIP)
Planning application
CAS-01772-Z5P5D2

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  • 20 June 2022 Planning application submitted
  • 8 February 2024 Appeal lodged

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