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Winslade Park - Solar Array

Awaiting Construction1.9 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 10 March 2025

Technology
Solar
Capacity
1.9 MW
Status
Awaiting Construction (Appeal Granted)
Operator or applicant
Burrington Estates (New Homes Thrive Hubs)
Location
Winslade Park, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1FY, United Kingdom
Planning authority
East Devon
Planning application
23/2506/MFUL
Appeal reference
APP/U1105/W/24/3350852

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  • 17 January 2024 Planning application submitted
  • 30 May 2024 Planning permission refused
  • 29 August 2024 Appeal lodged
  • 24 February 2025 Appeal granted

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