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Request for a screening opinion for a full application for proposed solar farm comprised of solar arrays to generate C.8MW ancillary equipment under part 2 of of the town and country planning regulations 2017.

Land South East Of Glenburn Depot White Moss Road South Skelmersdale Lancashire

DecidedReference: 2024/0858/SCRWest Lancashire Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Screening Opinion (EIA)
Received
8 Oct 2024
Validated
8 Oct 2024
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
West Lancashire Borough Council

Application overview

Request for a screening opinion for a full application for proposed solar farm comprised of solar arrays to generate C.8MW ancillary equipment under part 2 of of the town and country planning regulations 2017.

Proposal details

Reference
2024/0858/SCR
Ward
Rural South Ward
Parish
Unparished - Ormskirk
Agent
Dave Smith

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Application location

Land South East Of Glenburn Depot White Moss Road South Skelmersdale Lancashire

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Development is eia developmentDecision Notice · PDF3 Jul 2025View
Site Location PlanSite Location Plan · PDF9 Oct 2024View

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Development IS EIA development
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