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West Holcombe

Application Withdrawn5.5 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 19 September 2014

Technology
Solar
Capacity
5.5 MW
Status
Application Withdrawn (Planning Application Withdrawn)
Operator or applicant
Wessex Solar Energy
Location
Land at NGR 299298 125070 (East Of Bowdens Lane) Shillingford Devon, Devon, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Mid Devon
Planning application
14/00903/MFUL

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  • 16 June 2014 Planning application submitted
  • 20 August 2014 Application withdrawn

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