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Proposed development comprising installation of a solar farm and battery storage development and associated buildings, equipment and infrastructure at land at Salters Lane, South Sharpley.

Land North, East And South Of South Sharpley Farm Salters Lane Seaton Seaham SR7 0NJ

DecidedReference: SCR/25/00012Durham County Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Screening Opinion
Received
13 Mar 2025
Validated
14 Mar 2025
Determination deadline
4 Apr 2025
Local authority
Durham County Council

Application overview

Proposed development comprising installation of a solar farm and battery storage development and associated buildings, equipment and infrastructure at land at Salters Lane, South Sharpley.

Proposal details

Reference
SCR/25/00012
Ward
Seaham (Historic)
Parish
Seaton With Slingley

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Application location

Land North, East And South Of South Sharpley Farm Salters Lane Seaton Seaham SR7 0NJ

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DecisionDecision · PDF30 Apr 2025View
SCREENING REPORTSupporting Information · PDF13 Mar 2025View

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