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West House Farm, Fishburn - Solar Farm

Awaiting Construction41.4 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 3 May 2024

Technology
Solar
Capacity
41.4 MW
Status
Awaiting Construction (Planning Permission Granted)
Operator or applicant
Voltis Renewables
Location
West Of Trimdon House Lodge, County Durham, DL17 9DY, United Kingdom
Planning authority
County Durham
Planning application
DM/22/03757/FPA

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  • 11 January 2023 Planning application submitted
  • 16 April 2024 Planning permission granted
  • 16 April 2027 Planning permission expired

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