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Willsland Solar farm

Operational3.2 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 12 April 2013

Technology
Solar
Capacity
3.2 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
The Green Company
Location
Highampton, Beaworthy, Devon, Devon, United Kingdom
Planning authority
West Devon
Planning application
01537/2011
Appeal reference
No appeal number
First operating
2013

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  • 18 May 2011 Planning application submitted
  • 13 September 2011 Planning permission refused
  • 7 March 2012 Planning permission granted
  • 7 March 2012 Appeal granted
  • 10 January 2013 Construction started
  • 21 March 2013 Operational

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