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Scoping Opinion consultation request from the Planning Inspectorate for a proposed application by Future Energy Llanwern Limited for an Order Granting Development Consent for the Future Energy Llanwern Solar Project (the Proposed Development). The development proposal relates to the construction, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of Future Energy Llanwern, a ground mounted solar farm with a generating capacity of over 350 MW for a temporary period of 40 years.

Land 13km East Of Newport South Wales

DecidedReference: 24/P/2683/SCONNorth Somerset Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
NSC being consulted
Received
19 Dec 2024
Validated
19 Dec 2024
Determination deadline
9 Jan 2025
Local authority
North Somerset Council

Application overview

Scoping Opinion consultation request from the Planning Inspectorate for a proposed application by Future Energy Llanwern Limited for an Order Granting Development Consent for the Future Energy Llanwern Solar Project (the Proposed Development). The development proposal relates to the construction, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of Future Energy Llanwern, a ground mounted solar farm with a generating capacity of over 350 MW for a temporary period of 40 years.

Proposal details

Reference
24/P/2683/SCON
Parish
Unparished

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Application location

Land 13km East Of Newport South Wales

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DocumentPublishedAction
DECISION (SCON) NO COMMENTSDecision Notice · PDF18 Feb 2025View
NORTH SOMERSET OFFICER REPORTDelegated Report · PDF18 Feb 2025View
PLANPlan · PDF24 Dec 2024View
LOCATION PLANPlan · PDF24 Dec 2024View

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DECISION (SCON) NO COMMENTS
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