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Development comprising installation of a solar farm and battery storage, development and associated buildings, equipment and infrastructure at land at Benridge farm, Fillpoke Lane, Monk Hesleden.

Land To The East, South And West Of Benridge Farm, Fillpoke Lane Blackhall Rocks TS27 4BT

DecidedReference: SCR/25/00008Durham County Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Screening Opinion
Received
5 Feb 2025
Validated
6 Feb 2025
Determination deadline
27 Feb 2025
Local authority
Durham County Council

Application overview

Development comprising installation of a solar farm and battery storage, development and associated buildings, equipment and infrastructure at land at Benridge farm, Fillpoke Lane, Monk Hesleden.

Proposal details

Reference
SCR/25/00008
Ward
Blackhalls (Historic)
Parish
Monk Hesleden

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Application location

Land To The East, South And West Of Benridge Farm, Fillpoke Lane Blackhall Rocks TS27 4BT

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Screening OpinionScreening Opinion · PDF24 Feb 2025View

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